Person Quote by Paula Dickerson
““A person cannot trust another more than they can be trusted.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: “Trust and Reciprocity” by Paula Dickerson, 2018
Trust is reciprocal; you can only trust others as much as you are trustworthy yourself.
In simple terms: Trust depends on mutual trustworthiness.
Cultivate your own trustworthiness.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- teamwork
- friendships
- leadership
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Are you as trustworthy as you expect others to be?
- How do you rebuild broken trust?
Trust can be broken despite good intentions.