Quote by Sir Winston Churchill

It is all right to rat, but you can't re-rat.

It is all right to rat, but you can't re-rat.

Summary

This quote suggests that it may be acceptable to betray or expose someone's secrets or wrongdoings initially, but it is not permissible to betray that person again in the future. It implies that once trust has been broken, it is difficult, if not impossible, to regain it. It highlights the importance of thinking twice before engaging in betrayal or disloyalty, for the damage may be irreversible.

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Loyalty

By Sir Winston Churchill

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