Quote by Harold Philby

To betray you must first belong.

To betray you must first belong.

Summary

This quote suggests that betrayal can only occur if there is a sense of belonging or affiliation with someone or something. In order to betray, one must have initially been a part of a group, relationship, or community. It implies that betrayal often emerges from a breach of trust or loyalty within that belonging, highlighting the complexity of betrayal as a betrayal is typically regarded as a violation against an established connection or understanding.

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Loyalty

By Harold Philby

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