Ambrose Bierce Quote - Fidelity – a virtue peculiar to those who are about to be betrayed.

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Fidelity – a virtue peculiar to those who are about to be betrayed.

"Fidelity – a virtue peculiar to those who are about to be betrayed."

— Ambrose Bierce

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Author: Ambrose Bierce
Category: Betrayal
Tags: Betrayal Bitter Character Cheating Virtue

Meaning of this quote

Loyalty is cynically associated with vulnerability to betrayal.

Key takeaway: Value trust while noticing whether it is reciprocated.

Who actually said this?

Attributed author: Ambrose Bierce

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