Discretion Quote by Marie de France
“There are divers men who make a great show of loyalty, and pretend to such discretion in the hidden things they hear, that at the end folk come to put faith in them.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Lais, 12th century
People may feign loyalty and secrecy, but eventually their falsehoods are exposed and trust erodes.
In simple terms: Fake loyalty leads to loss of trust.
Key Takeaway
Beware of false loyalty and hidden agendas.
Themes
trust
loyalty
deception
Mood
skeptical
reflective
Type
moral
observational
When to use this quote
- court politics
- personal relationships
- organizational culture
Key Concepts
integrity
reputation
social dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you discern genuine loyalty from performance?
- What consequences follow when trust is broken?
A Different Perspective
Not all deception is discovered quickly; some may persist.
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