Quote by Hannah Arendt

Total loyalty is possible only when fidelity is emptied of all concrete content, from which changes of mind might naturally arise.

Total loyalty is possible only when fidelity is emptied of a

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This quote suggests that true loyalty can only be achieved when there is no specific or tangible reason for being loyal. It implies that loyalty should not be based on personal gain or attachment to specific outcomes, but rather on a deep sense of commitment and faithfulness. By removing concrete content, such as personal preferences or vested interests, from loyalty, one can remain steadfast and dedicated without succumbing to the natural fluctuations of human thought or changing circumstances.

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