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Belief Quote by Fanny Kemble

“Better trust all, and be deceived, And weep that trust and that deceiving, Than doubt one heart, that if believed Had blessed one's life with true believing.” quote by Fanny Kemble
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“Better trust all, and be deceived, And weep that trust and that deceiving, Than doubt one heart, that if believed Had blessed one's life with true believing.”

Fanny Kemble

About This Quote

Source Play: The Widow's Son, 1845

Trusting others can lead to betrayal, yet doubting may also cause loss of genuine connection.

In simple terms: Blind trust risks deception; doubt can isolate.

Key Takeaway

Balance trust with discernment.

Themes

trust betrayal faith skepticism

Mood

reflective cautious

Type

emotional philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • leadership decisions
  • community building

Key Concepts

human relationships emotional risk faithfulness

Questions to Reflect On

  • When should you trust versus when to doubt?
  • How do you recover after betrayal?
A Different Perspective

Blind trust may expose vulnerability.

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