Betrayal Quote by Anne Applebaum

“At base, the ugly meaning of collaborator carries an implication of treason: betrayal of one's nation, of one's ideology, of one's morality, of one's values.” quote by Anne Applebaum — Download Open image

“At base, the ugly meaning of collaborator carries an implication of treason: betrayal of one's nation, of one's ideology, of one's morality, of one's values.”

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If you leave someone for another person, don't be surprised if that person leaves you for someone else.

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“As they say in New York, Get over it and, if you can't get over it, Get over talking about it.”

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“He returned her gaze, yearning for sentimental solace; love which emanated from a familiar source, mattered little how bedevilling. They shared an intimate moment,…

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“Betrayal and love are not mutually exclusive." (Mordred)”

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