I followed you gladly to two dozen worlds, but you wouldn't even stay two weeks when I asked you Listen to yourself and then see why I have to leave now, before you tear me to pieces
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Loyalty is tested when one person refuses to commit despite long service from another.
- In plain terms
- Following someone everywhere is wasted if they cannot stay committed.
- What can you take from it?
- Commitment requires mutual effort to last.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When do you stop giving loyalty?
- Is loyalty enough without reciprocity?
Another view
Sometimes loyalty persists even when it hurts.
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