Care Quote by Ken Follett
““the war taught me that nothing counts as much as loyalty" "Bullshit. you still haven't learned that when humans are under pressure, we're all willing to lie" "even to the people we care?" "we lie more to our loved ones, because we care about them so damn much. why do you think we tell the truth to priests and shrinks and total strangers we meet on trains? it's because we don't love them, so we don't care what they think.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Pillars of the Earth” (or similar) by Ken Follett, 1989
Loyalty is portrayed as paramount, yet under pressure people often lie, especially to those they love, revealing a conflict between truth and affection.
In simple terms: People lie to loved ones because they care, even though loyalty seems essential.
Key Takeaway
Recognize that love can complicate honesty.
Themes
loyalty
truth
human pressure
Mood
conflicted
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- high‑stress work environments
- family disputes
- conflict resolution
- trust building
Key Concepts
psychology
ethics
relationship dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- When is honesty more harmful than a lie?
- How can you maintain trust under pressure?
A Different Perspective
Loyalty may be tested, and absolute truth can sometimes harm relationships.
