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.”
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.
Balance trust with discernment.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- leadership decisions
- community building
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When should you trust versus when to doubt?
- How do you recover after betrayal?
Blind trust may expose vulnerability.