Here's my throat. I carry no weapon. You could have killed me at any time, even when I knew you were my enemy. Why did you need to deceive me into trusting you first? Were you afraid that death wouldn't bother me enough, unless I felt betrayed?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The victim questions why an enemy used deception to create trust before killing, suggesting betrayal adds cruelty.
- In plain terms
- Why did you make me trust you before trying to kill me?
- What can you take from it?
- Betrayal wounds more than honest enmity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does betrayal differ from being attacked openly?
- When is honesty the greater weapon?
Another view
Deception can be a legitimate tactic.
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