Quote by Orson Scott Card

Asking a man if he could be trusted was like asking an unwed girl if she was a virgin. The question mattered, but the asking of it was a gross insult.

Asking a man if he could be trusted was like asking an unwed

Summary

This quote highlights the offensive nature of questioning someone's trustworthiness. The comparison between asking a man about his trustworthiness and asking an unwed girl about her virginity emphasizes the insulting and demeaning aspect of such inquiries. It suggests that posing such questions implies skepticism or doubt about their character, thereby undermining their integrity. The quote points towards the significance of trust and how questioning it can be seen as disrespectful and offensive.

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Man Insults

By Orson Scott Card

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