Act Quote by Lewis B. Smedes
“What is a disloyal act? A person is disloyal if he treats you as a stranger when, in fact, he belongs to you as a friend or partner. Each of us is bound to some special others by the invisible fibers of loyalty.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Art of Living by Lewis B. Smedes, 1990
Loyalty binds people; betrayal feels like being treated as a stranger by someone close.
In simple terms: Treating a close person like a stranger shows disloyalty.
Guard relationships by honoring trust.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- marriage
- friendship
- family dynamics
- workplace teams
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize subtle disloyalty?
- What actions rebuild broken trust?
Loyalty can be tested by circumstances, not just intent.