Quote by Joseph Conrad

They talk of a man betraying his country, his friends, his sweetheart. There must be a moral bond first. All a man can betray is his conscience.

They talk of a man betraying his country, his friends, his s

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This quote suggests that true betrayal lies in going against one's own conscience rather than betraying external entities such as one's country, friends, or romantic partner. It emphasizes the importance of having a moral bond within oneself before any other allegiances. It implies that an individual's personal values and beliefs should be considered paramount, and that acting against one's own conscience is the ultimate act of betrayal.

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