Deceit Quote by Dante Gabriel Rossetti
“Was it a friend or foe that spread these lies; Nay, who but infants question in such wise, twas one of my most intimate enemies.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The House of Life, 1859
A trusted confidant may become a betrayer, turning intimacy into betrayal.
In simple terms: Close friends can become hidden enemies.
Key Takeaway
Beware of hidden motives.
Themes
trust
betrayal
intimacy
deception
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- friendships
- family dynamics
- political alliances
Key Concepts
psychology
human nature
relationships
Questions to Reflect On
- Who in your life might be undermining you?
- How do you protect yourself from hidden betrayal?
A Different Perspective
Even trusted allies may act against you.
![“Where there are kashays (anger-pride-deceit-greed), there is worldly life. As long as anger-pride-deceit-greed exist; one is a sansaari [living a worldly life] regardless of whether one is an ascetic or a family man. And where anger-pride-deceit-greed are absent, one is regarded as being asansaari…” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7ec/dada-bhagwan-31_anger_where-there-are-kashays-anger-pride-dece_5756.jpg)
