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One thing I am certain of, I do not want to be betrayed…

“One thing I am certain of, I do not want to be betrayed, but thats quite hard to say casually, at the beginning of a relationship. It’s not a word people use very often, which confuses me, because there are different kinds of infidelity, but betrayal is betrayal wherever you find it. By betrayal…” quote by Jeanette Winterson
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“One thing I am certain of, I do not want to be betrayed, but thats quite hard to say casually, at the beginning of a relationship. It’s not a word people use very often, which confuses me, because there are different kinds of infidelity, but betrayal is betrayal wherever you find it. By betrayal, I mean promising to be on your side, and then being on somebody else’s.”

Jeanette Winterson

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Betrayal is a profound breach of trust, regardless of its form, and it wounds both the betrayer and the betrayed.

In simple terms: Trust broken hurts everyone involved.

Key Takeaway

Guard trust, seek honesty.

Themes

trust betrayal relationships ethics

Mood

somber introspective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • romantic partnerships
  • friendships
  • business alliances
  • family ties

Key Concepts

loyalty integrity emotional harm

Questions to Reflect On

  • What defines betrayal for you?
  • Can trust be rebuilt after betrayal?
A Different Perspective

Not all betrayals are equal; context matters.

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