There are a number of people in the universe I'd be willing to double-cross, but my own wounded aren't among 'em.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Despite being willing to betray others, the speaker refuses to betray their injured allies.
- In plain terms
- I will turn on anyone except my wounded friends.
- What can you take from it?
- Loyalty to your close team outweighs general ruthlessness.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who would you never betray?
- Why do you keep your word?
Another view
Betraying others to protect one group is still ethically complex.
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