“It is more shameful to distrust our friends than to be deceived by them.”
— Confucius
Simplified Meaning:
Trusting our friends can be challenging, but it's more embarrassing or negative to doubt them than to be tricked by them. Imagine you have a close friend who borrowed some money from you, promising to pay it back soon. Even if there's a small chance that they won't return it, deciding not to trust them in the first place is worse. It shows that you don't believe in their honesty or reliability. Trust is essential to maintaining strong friendships, and occasional deceit is a risk we have to take. If we choose not to trust our friends, we might end up very lonely because good relationships are built on faith and confidence in each other. Instead of focusing on the chance of being let down, we should aim to see the good in our friends and support them.
