It is only prudent never to place complete confidence in that by which we have even once been deceived.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Once deceived, it is wise to never fully trust the source again.
- In plain terms
- Do not trust something completely if it has tricked you once.
- What can you take from it?
- Past betrayal should reduce future reliance on that source.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who have you stopped trusting after one mistake?
- How do you rebuild trust?
Another view
People can change, and blanket distrust may prevent growth.
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