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About this quote

What does it mean?
The speaker realized trust does not guarantee others will act as desired.
In plain terms
Trusting someone does not mean they will do what you want.
What can you take from it?
Trust should not expect control over others' choices.

Where it applies

  • broken promises
  • interpersonal conflict
  • realization

Putting it to work

  • manage expectations
  • accept autonomy
  • reassess trust

Questions to consider

  • What did you expect from trust?
  • How do you handle disappointment?

Another view

The quote is brief and lacks the specific outcome.

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