Trusting no one can be a tough pill to swallow, especially when you’ve been hurt before. But sometimes, it’s necessary for self-preservation. Here are 20 quotes on trusting no one to inspire you to keep your guard up and protect yourself.
“I don’t trust anyone who talks bad about someone else to me, they probably talk behind my back too.”
UNKNOWN
This quote is a reminder that people who gossip or speak negatively about others to you may do the same about you to others.
“I trust no one, not even myself.”
JOSEPH STALIN
Joseph Stalin, the former dictator of the Soviet Union, believed that even he couldn’t be trusted. This quote reflects the extreme level of caution that some people may have when it comes to trusting others.
“Never trust anyone who wants what you’ve got. Friend or no, envy is an overwhelming emotion.”
EMMA DONOGHUE
This quote reminds us that envy can make people do things they wouldn’t normally do, even if they’re our friends or loved ones.
“Trust no friend without faults, and love a woman, but no angel.”
DOROTHY PARKER
This quote is a reminder that everyone has flaws, and it’s important to acknowledge them when considering who to trust.
“Better to trust the man who is frequently in error than the one who is never in doubt.”
ERIC SEVAREID
This quote suggests that someone who is always certain about everything may not be trustworthy because they may not be receptive to feedback or admit their mistakes.
“Trust is earned, respect is given, and loyalty is demonstrated. Betrayal of any one of those is to lose all three.”
ZIG ZIGLAR
This quote highlights the importance of trust, respect, and loyalty in any relationship. If any of those are lost, the entire foundation of the relationship can crumble.
“I don’t trust people who don’t love themselves and tell me, ‘I love you.’ … There is an African saying which is: Be careful when a naked person offers you a shirt.”
MAYA ANGELOU
This quote suggests that people who don’t have a healthy level of self-love may not be trustworthy because they may not be able to fully love and respect others.