This principle is old, but true as fate,- Kings may love treason, but the traitor hate.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Kings might love treason but will always hate the traitor.
- In plain terms
- Rulers hate traitors even if they like treason.
- What can you take from it?
- Traitors are never welcome.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do leaders hate traitors?
- Is treason always wrong?
Another view
Sometimes traitors are celebrated by history.
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