Betrayal Quote by Lydia Davis
““Yet my confusion must be this: though her body is old, her capacity for betrayal is still young and fresh.””
About This Quote
Despite physical age, a person can retain a fresh, youthful capacity for betrayal.
In simple terms: Age doesn't stop betrayal.
Key Takeaway
Stay vigilant of others' motives.
Themes
betrayal
age
psychology
Mood
skeptical
reflective
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- workplace dynamics
Key Concepts
human nature
trust dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- Can trust be rebuilt after betrayal?
- How does age affect moral choices?
A Different Perspective
Assumes betrayal is inevitable.
![“[You for] the fragrant-blossomed Muses’ lovely gifts [be zealous,] girls, [and the] clear melodious lyre: [but my once tender] body old age now [has seized;] my hair’s turned [white] instead of dark; my heart’s grown heavy, my knees will not support me, that once on a time were fleet for the dance…” quote by Sappho](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/766/sappho-4562_old-age_you-for-the-fragrant-blossomed-muses-lov_1015183.jpg)
![“A sensual and intemperate youth hands over a worn-out body to old age. [Lat., Libidinosa etenim et intemperans adolescentiam effoetum corpus tradit senectuti.]” quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/56b/marcus-tullius-cicero-157_age_a-sensual-and-intemperate-youth-hands-ov_991455.jpg)
![“I worked more intensively hour after hour when I was starting out [writing]. More laboriously. I'd say quantity is important as well as quality, and if you're not producing enough, make a schedule and stick to it.” quote by Lydia Davis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/29b/lydia-davis-3244_after-hours_i-worked-more-intensively-hour-after-hou_171566.jpg)
