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“I was confided to your loyalty and accepted by your treason; you offer my death to those to whom you had promised my life. Do you know who it is you are destroying here? It is yourself.” quote by Victor Hugo
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““I was confided to your loyalty and accepted by your treason; you offer my death to those to whom you had promised my life. Do you know who it is you are destroying here? It is yourself.””

Victor Hugo

About This Quote

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

A character confronts betrayal, warning that harming others ultimately harms the perpetrator.

In simple terms: Betrayal harms both parties.

Key Takeaway

Consider the consequences of betrayal.

Themes

betrayal self‑destruction justice

Mood

tragic reflective philosophical

Type

literary dramatic

When to use this quote

  • personal conflict
  • political intrigue
  • family drama

Key Concepts

morality revenge self‑reflection

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does self‑destruction mean in betrayal?
  • Can betrayal ever be justified?
A Different Perspective

The speaker may be exaggerating personal impact.

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