Affairs Quote by Graham Greene
““His question reminded me of how easy he had been to deceive, so easy that he seemed to me almost a conniver at his wife's unfaithfulness, as the man who leaves loose banknotes in a hotel bedroom connives at theft, and I hated him for the very quality which had once helped my love.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The End of the Affair by Graham Greene, 1951
He despises the man for his gullibility, which once helped his lover, revealing jealousy and betrayal.
In simple terms: He hates the man’s easy deception that once aided his love.
Key Takeaway
Beware how traits that once helped can become sources of resentment.
Themes
jealousy
betrayal
trust
guilt
Mood
conflicted
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- marriage counseling
- friendship conflicts
- self‑reflection
- trust building
Key Concepts
human nature
psychology
relationship dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- What traits in others trigger your envy?
- How can you separate admiration from resentment?
A Different Perspective
His resentment may ignore the man's own victimhood.
![“In Stage I, divorces were not allowed, so men's [sexual] affairs did not put women's economic security in jeopardy; in Stage II, affairs could lead to divorce, so men's affairs did place women's economic security in jeopardy. We did not want political leaders who would be role models for behavior…” quote by Warren Farrell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ff0/warren-farrell-1187_affair_in-stage-i-divorces-were-not-allowed-so_94551.jpg)
