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Betrayal Quote by Abhijit Naskar

“In English we say: fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me. In Naskarian we say: it's not a shame to trust another, shame is to grow cynical and bitter.” quote by Abhijit Naskar
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““In English we say: fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me. In Naskarian we say: it's not a shame to trust another, shame is to grow cynical and bitter.””

Abhijit Naskar

About This Quote

Fool me once leads to shame on you; fool me twice leads to shame on me, contrasting trust and cynicism.

In simple terms: Trust once, blame others; trust twice, blame yourself.

Key Takeaway

Balance trust with healthy skepticism.

Themes

trust cynicism personal growth

Mood

cautious reflective

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • business negotiations
  • friendships

Key Concepts

psychology moral lesson

Questions to Reflect On

  • When should you trust again after betrayal?
  • How does cynicism affect relationships?
A Different Perspective

Blind trust can cause harm.

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