Taughts
Life is a lesson. One quote that resonates deeply with me is:
“Trust takes years to build, seconds to break, and forever to repair.”
It couldn’t be more true. Over time, I’ve learned 7 powerful truths about trust that no bestseller or philosopher could fully capture. These lessons are simple—but life-changing.
1. “Love all, trust a few.” – William Shakespeare
The key here is “trust a few.”
It’s easy to love people and treat them well. But love doesn’t mean giving away your heart—or your ATM PIN—to everyone. Be selective. Love widely, trust wisely.
2. “I am not upset that you lied to me. I’m upset that from now on I can’t believe you.” – Friedrich Nietzsche
Trust is fragile.
One lie can shatter it forever. Being truthful, even when it’s uncomfortable, builds credibility. Honesty is hard—but it earns respect, and over time, lasting trust.
3. “Trust instinct to the end, even when there’s no reason.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Sometimes you don’t need evidence—you just know. That gut feeling? It’s your inner wisdom speaking.
Learn to trust your instincts. If you can’t trust yourself, how can you trust anyone else?
4. “One should never trust a woman who tells her real age.” – Oscar Wilde
Witty, yes—but the truth underneath is important.
Not everything is meant for public consumption.
Don’t give the world access to your most personal truths—especially not on social media. Privacy builds safety. Trust thrives in healthy boundaries.
5. “Have enough courage to trust love one more time and always one more time.” – Maya Angelou
It’s easy to close off after being hurt.
But healing comes with vulnerability. Countless people have found true love, peace, and purpose after heartbreak. Don’t let the past harden you. Let it teach you.
6. “Whoever is careless with the truth in small matters cannot be trusted with important matters.” – Albert Einstein
What seems minor to you might be major to someone else. Protect the trust others place in you. Integrity in the small things builds credibility in the big ones.
7. Trust is a bridge—not a wall.
You don’t need to trust everyone—but don’t wall yourself off from the world.
Rebuilding trust starts with yourself. Then, one step at a time, you’ll learn how to offer it again—and live lighter, freer, and happier.
Final Thought:
A happy life isn’t about never being hurt—it’s about healing and learning to trust again. Not blindly. Not easily. But bravely.
You start out with the comment, “Trust takes years to build, seconds to break and forever to repair.” That’s very true, and the reason we have to be so careful with the trust people offer us. I read once that trust is like a precious vase, once broken, we can stick the pieces back together but the cracks will show and it’s never quite the same. Also good advice on being careful who you trust – love freely, but trust with caution.
that is so true Hildy. Thanks for your comment.