Quote by Italian Proverb

If a man deceives me once, shame on him; if he deceives me twice, shame on me.

If a man deceives me once, shame on him; if he deceives me t

Summary

This quote implies that if someone lies or deceives you once, it may be considered their fault. However, if you trust them again and they deceive you a second time, it is your own responsibility to bear the shame for continuing to believe and place trust in someone who has proven themselves to be untrustworthy. It is a reminder to be cautious and learn from past experiences to avoid repeating the same mistakes.

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