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“Trust broken deeply cannot simply be repaired with words or promises. Any chance of restoration requires more than apologies…
it demands consistent, honest action over time,
acceptance of the consequences,
and a willingness to face uncomfortable truths.
If those things aren’t possible, the only dignified path is to acknowledge the loss, set firm boundaries, and move forward with clarity and self-respect.
Trust that once destroyed may be irretrievable; honoring that reality is the first step toward genuine healing.”

Last update Sept. 23, 2026. History

Petero Mataca (1933–2014) Catholic archbishop

Source: Statement to the media, 23 June 2005 http://www.fijitimes.com/story.aspx?id23578, on the government's proposal to establish a Reconciliation and Unity Commission (excerpts)

“Credit means that a certain confidence is given, and a certain trust reposed. Is that trust justified? and is that confidence wise? These are the cardinal questions. To put it more simply credit is a set of promises to pay; will those promises be kept?”

Walter Bagehot (1826–1877) British journalist, businessman, and essayist

Source: Lombard Street: A Description of the Money Market http://www.gutenberg.org/dirs/etext03/lsadm10.txt (1873), Ch. II, A General View of Lombard Street

“Trust is won by actions, not by words. Actions matter more than words, words are often only intentions.”

Prevale (1983) Italian DJ and producer

Original: La fiducia si conquista con le azioni, non con le parole. Le azioni contano più delle parole, le parole sono spesso solo intenzioni.
Source: prevale.net

“The only thing I can say is, I'm not someone who draws a very clear line. I'm actually a very forgiving person. Once the trust is broken, it's difficult for me to mend the trust. I'm also someone who really believes that action speaks louder than words.”

Rebecca Lim (1986) Singaporean actress

As quoted in "My conscience is clear: Rebecca Lim on 'misunderstanding' with ex-BFF Desmond Tan" in Asia One (28 October 2020) https://www.asiaone.com/entertainment/my-conscience-clear-rebecca-lim-misunderstanding-ex-bff-desmond-tan

“People cannot accept their own evil if they do not at the same time feel loved, respected and trusted.”

Jean Vanier (1928–2019) Canadian humanitarian

Source: Community And Growth

“It is only if everyone becomes a vegetarian that reincarnation becomes possible and acceptable. Otherwise, steak lovers cannot be trusted with those who reincarnate as animals.”

Mwanandeke Kindembo (1996) Congolese author

“The loss of a friend is like that of a limb; time may heal the anguish of the wound, but the loss cannot be repaired.”

Robert Southey (1774–1843) British poet

“Correctness is essential in every type of relation: in a relationship, in a friendship, in life, and in self-respect, especially in difficult times. It protects trust, truth, and respect.”

Prevale (1983) Italian DJ and producer

Original: La correttezza è essenziale in ogni tipo di legame: in una relazione sentimentale, in un'amicizia, nella vita e nel rispetto di sé, soprattutto nei momenti difficili. Protegge la fiducia, la verità e il rispetto.
Source: prevale.net

“[Aviendha] didn't trust change. It couldn't be spotted or stabbed; it was more silent than any scout, more deadly than any assassin. No, she'd never trust it, but she would accept it.”

Robert Jordan (1948–2007) American writer

(27 October 2009)

“A reputation once broken may possibly be repaired, but the world will always keep their eyes on the spot where the crack was.”

Joseph Hall (1574–1656) British bishop

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