Quotes About Loyalty

A common enemy is not necessarily a reliable basis for friendship.

Rotten apples stay spoiled, Nedwin said. Copernum and his allies will hang themselves with future crimes.

You were a friend at my lowest point...That's a true friend. I'll always be yours.

Disliking someone is almost as big a commitment as loving someone, and it carries none of the benefits.

You heard what Declan said about you," Cole realized. Liam gave a little shrug. "At least when he talks behind my back, he sticks to the same things he says to my face. It's actually kind of admirable.

In the end, it was one or the other—be myself, or please my father. I chose me. And loyalty to my real friends.

Still friends?'Hermo asked.... 'You were my friend at my lowest point,' Seth said. 'That's a true friend. I'll always be yours.

Hanover House?" "That, or it's possible someone just thinks it's funny. But if I find out who that someone is, I'm going to make them awfully sorry." He stepped back and told his dog to go inside with her. "Makita will stay with you until I check things out." She nodded and closed the door so that Makita wouldn't be tempted to follow

Rod had signed on the dotted line mostly because he'd been promised a free college education. But his commitment to the armed forces had quickly evolved into much more than that. In the navy, he'd found a home, friends who were more like brothers, purpose in what he did, some self-esteem. But it hadn't been an easy road.

I chose protection over honesty.

Yeah, well. You're my best friend, you know, and I love you.

The question for him now had become: Well, were any of them really his friends in the first place? If they could ditch him so completely over Trump, maybe they never had been. He'd often wondered: Was this really all it took? Was defending the president you had supported and voted for that immoral and outrageous? Apparently, for some on the Left this was reason enough to abandon a friend or a relative or even an acquaintance.

Okay, even though you think Erasure is a good band, I think I can still trust you." "They are, Victor, and—

In religion as in parenthood, uncritical loyalty to our ancestors may implicate us in an injustice against our descendants: imprisoning them in the errors of our ancestors.

if that's true, might we, far from being disloyal heretics, actually have the opportunity to become the evolutionary descendants of Jesus who are called to carry on his radically progressive vision in our brief time on this earth?

know you may think I'm crazy, but I really don't know who we can trust.

Crossing the line from friend to enemy takes only a small step. The opposite journey, however, is far more difficult. —Zensunni wisdom of the desert

Vor stared for a moment at his own reflection in the familiar mirrored face, remembering some of the stupid jokes his friend had told and the innovative military games they had played together. Seurat had never harmed him in any way.

My father lied to me! He distorted the events, taking credit, hiding the extent of the brutality and suffering—even Omnius knew it. On the other hand, Serena had told him the truth.

The enemy of my enemy can still betray me. The enemy of my enemy can still kill me. —EMPEROR RODERICK CORRINO I

The blood of innocents has always been the currency of charismatic leaders, Kwyna said

House Atreides values loyalty and honor far above politics.

Anirul stiffened. "My future husband—and even the Golden Lion Throne itself—are secondary to our breeding program." "Of course you're right." Margot nodded in resignation, as if shocked at her own gaffe. "But how should we proceed?" "We begin with a message to Leto.

have not yet made it apparent, my Duke, I give you my utmost loyalty and renew my pledge to House Atreides. I will do everything I can to assist and advise you." Then his expression hardened. "But you must understand that all decisions are yours and yours alone. My advice may contradict Prince Rhombur's or your mother's, or that of any other advisors you choose. You must decide in each case. You are the Duke. You are House Atreides.