Quote by Marie de France

There are divers men who make a great show of loyalty, and pretend to such discretion in the hidden things they hear, that at the end folk come to put faith in them.

There are divers men who make a great show of loyalty, and p

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This quote emphasizes the deceptive nature of certain individuals who claim to be loyal and trustworthy. These individuals often create an impression of being knowledgeable about hidden information and secrets, causing others to trust them unquestioningly. However, the underlying message suggests that this trust is misplaced, highlighting the dangers of relying on those who only put on a faÃ§ade of loyalty and discretion.

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