115 Broken Trust Quotes To Help You Overcome Trust Issues

Broken trust is a term that describes situations where two parties don’t trust each other anymore. It can be caused by deception, dishonesty or just plain not caring for one another. Sometimes it happens slowly and sometimes over time.

When you break trust with someone, they no longer trust you. You have to work hard at repairing the relationship.

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115 Broken Trust Quotes To Help You Overcome Trust Issues

“There is nothing more destructive than mistrust; it eats away at the fabric of society.”
“I am confident enough in my own integrity I do not need the approval of people who cannot keep their word to themselves to know that I will never lie to them.”
Trust means taking somebody else’s word on something.
The most important quality needed for success is honesty, trustworthiness, good faith, fairness and loyalty.
“To live without trust is like being blind.”
A true friend does not try to control his friends but tries to help them find out what is best for them.
“If you have been hurt by a person, do not expect him to admit he was wrong. Instead, let go of your anger and accept the fact that there was nothing he could have done to prevent this from happening. If he has apologized or offered an explanation, believe what he says. However, if he hasn’t, move forward because forgiveness isn’t always possible.”
“It takes a lot of courage to be honest, especially when you’re dealing with someone you care about very much. But once you start, you’ll feel so much better. And you might even make the difference between a happy life and a miserable one.
“You may say you want a kind and generous heart, but unless you show it, you won’t get it.”
“If you look for love in all the right places, you will surely find it.”
“We were taught that we should judge others by how they treated us. When we’ve learned to treat others as we’d like to be treated, we’ll finally learn that we are judged by the way we treat others.”
“Honesty is the foundation upon which any worthwhile friendship rests.”
If you take time to understand why someone trusts you and then decide to trust them, you’ll probably gain their respect and appreciation forever.”
“Love is based on trust, and trust is based on love.”
“We become like those we spend our time with.”
“Do not worry what anyone thinks of you. Worry only about what God thinks of you.”
“Sometimes when you think you’ve lost everything, you actually find yourself holding onto things you didn’t realize you had.”
“No matter how bad things are, there is always hope. Always.”
“Never underestimate the power of a touch or a smile. They heal hearts and mend relationships. Never forget that.”
‘Goodness is contagious.’
‘Somebody who has seen a little bit of the world knows how fragile human relations really are. The trouble is, nobody tells you.’
“Forgiveness is not easy; it is painful. It requires strength and humility. But it gives meaning to life and allows us to grow wiser and stronger.”
In every relationship, one person needs to hold the other accountable—to call them out when they fail to meet expectations. That’s called being trustworthy.”
Don’t confuse ‘trust’ with ‘loyalty.’ Loyalty is based on fear and distrust. Trust is based on love and trustworthiness.”
“There comes a point where you have to stop believing in fairy tales and believing in magic that makes bad things happen. There comes a time when you have to face facts, face reality, face truth, face the hard truth.”
“No matter how much we love each other, if we don’t put up boundaries, we will lose ourselves. We don’t have to agree with each other to trust each other. To trust means to give each other permission to disagree, and to know that if we choose to disagree again, we can still remain friends.”
”To forgive is to set free – to release the prisoner within.”
‟When you have faith, you receive. When you have trust, you receive. When we allow ourselves to receive without condition, we begin to experience miracles. With gratefulness, joy, peace, confidence and optimism, we have the ability to manifest these same qualities into our lives.”
“A lie does more damage than a broken promise.”
“It is the nature of most people to change once they reach adulthood. Once you’ve become an adult you start to wonder whether your parents knew what was best for you at age five. You start to ask questions such as: What did I do wrong? Why didn’t my mom or dad love me enough? Did I deserve this? Where did I go wrong?”
“Everything happens for a reason – even the terrible parts. Sometimes it takes a while before we figure that out.”
“The truth is not something you search for. It finds you, and sometimes it knocks you down so that you can see clearly. If you listen carefully, it whispers in your ear.”
“We must always remember that whatever we do, no matter how small, has a ripple effect on others. A kind word spoken to another changes that person forever.”
“You cannot control what goes around, but you can decide what you will be and how you will respond.”
“I want to show other kids that it’s cool to be different. It’s OK to say no. It’s OK to stand up for yourself. And if you’re brave enough to take a chance, you might just find someone worth loving, and you may just get lucky.”
“We all need help from time to time. We all need guidance. We all need someone to teach us how to live well. And when we look back at our lives, we will thank those who showed us kindness, wisdom and compassion, because their example helped guide us through some dark, confusing times. They made us better-people. And maybe, someday, we’ll pass along that goodness to someone else. That’s why we are here, isn’t it?”
“Sometimes, when life gets overwhelming, the only thing that seems like it will keep you going is hope. Hope that tomorrow will be better. Hope that somehow everything will work out as it should. But hope fades. So, eventually, try something new, make a plan, and then follow through on it”
“Trust is the bridge between desire and achievement.”
“If you really want to succeed, you’ll learn to deal with rejection. You’ve got to learn to take a hit if you want to play the game. The only way to get over being rejected is to get right back up and try harder next time.”
“Life is 10 percent what you read in books, and 90 percent what you don’t read about in them.”
“Don’t wait until everything is perfect – be perfect now.”
“No one is born knowing how to swim…the first step is admitting that you do not know how to swim.”
“Trust your instincts…And believe in yourself.”
“In every adversity, there is seed of opportunity.”
“When you have learned to lose, you will never cease learning how to win.”
“To forgive is divine…”
“It’s not the size of the dog in the fight that matters. It’s the size of the fight in the dog.”
“Dignity requires both inner strength and outer beauty.”
“I believe the future belongs to those who seek justice, pursue peace, defend freedom, respect human dignity and cultivate community.”
“A great talent consists of conceiving things which others could not conceive.”
“To do anything worthwhile, you must love what you are doing.”
“Doing good is a form of prayer.”
Be grateful for whatever comes to you; each new experience brings you closer to perfection.”
“Never underestimate the power of a touch, or a smile, or a poem, or a letter, or a phone call, or an email. These things can change a life.”
Always choose to walk away from pain. Pain hurts more than anything else in this world. Walk away. Never give in to pain – EVER!”
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.”
“Everything in moderation: Moderation in eating, drinking, speaking and writing. Moderation in all things. Moderation in all pleasures and indulgences. Temperance in business affairs. Moderation in wealth and poverty. In all things, moderation. This is called self-control.”
“If you think people dislike you, they probably do. If you think they admire you, they probably do too. Don’t let negative thoughts drive you crazy.”
“The wise man learns from his mistakes. The fool goes on making them.”
“The best revenge is living well.”
“Courage is contagious”.
We are all part of one single race – the human race – we’re all brothers under the skin.
The most powerful weapon on earth is the human soul on fire.
“I am always happy, I just don’t show it that much.”
“You cannot build a reputation on what you once had done. Build a reputation by what you do today.”
“Your problems aren’t someone else’s responsibility, so don’t expect other people to solve them for you.”
“People rarely understand the difference between faith and worship.”
You may find that some people are true friends when you need them most.
“There are two ways to live: You either live as though nothing is a miracle, or you live as if everything is a miracle.”
“You can’t please everyone, so don’t try. But if you really want to make waves, go after exactly what pleases you.”
“Happiness is like a shadow: We chase it only to discover it gone.”
“Being yourself is often the best way to be liked.”
“Kindness doesn’t come from feeling sorry for somebody else; it comes from being able to see their point of view.”
“Life isn’t about finding yourself; Life is about creating yourself.”
I’ve found out that there are many different kinds of happiness — some come from money, some from health, some from family, some from success... And then there is a special type of happiness that comes from knowing you did your very best to become the person God meant for you to be.
“What makes us unique is the fact that we can adapt ourselves to any environment, and we can also learn from every situation.”
“Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.”
“It takes great courage to love another person fully, and even greater courage to speak honestly about our feelings.”
“Be careful who you trust. Your past history indicates that you were right to fear trusting others, so trust nobody completely until he proves otherwise.”
“Sometimes it is better to remain silent, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt.”
“Dignity does not consist in wearing fine clothes but in inward harmony and good order and in doing without ostentation.”
“The more forgiving we are, the less hurt we give others, the happier we become.”
“The first step towards solving a problem is admitting you have one.”
To know how to forgive is a sign of real maturity in relationships.”
A friend is someone with whom you feel comfortable enough to tell your innermost secrets.
“You can never have too much forgiveness.”
“In this life, we must choose to pay attention to those who treat us unfairly and walk away from those whose company we enjoy.”
“When you hold back, you lose power.”
If you wish to achieve anything worthwhile, you will have to work at it long before you get anywhere near your goal.
“We would feel deeply ashamed if we could remember the times we have failed to use the talents we possess.”
“Even though we may succeed at something, that doesn’t mean we’re finished.”
“No matter where you are in your career, no matter how successful you think you are, no matter what you believe about yourself, always keep a dream tucked inside of you. It might seem crazy, but you can never know whether you’re going to wake up tomorrow morning and still be here.
“Forgiveness may be hard, but it’s necessary.”
“Our greatest strength lies in our ability to love – to accept each other and make room for each other.” – Maya Angelou
“Hurt people hurt people – don’t let them walk over you!”
“We tend to judge others by their behavior, but really, they should be judged on their character.”
“There is nothing permanent except change.”
“People want to look into your eyes when they fall in love with you, because they see themselves reflected there.”
“A lot of people spend time trying to figure out why they’re unhappy, but most of the time, if they knew the answer, it wouldn’t help.”
Love is giving someone the benefit of the doubt without requiring him or her to prove his or her worthiness.
“When you look through the wrong end of the telescope, the stars appear closer together than they really are.”
“I’ve had successes, I’ve made mistakes, I’ve learned from both, and now I’m ready to move on to the next thing.”
“Never say ‘never,’ but always add ‘not yet.'”
“Remember when you’re tempted to call somebody an idiot: you’d probably be the only idiot in the whole world.”
“You’ll find some of your best ideas while taking a shower.”
Your friends don’t care if you live or die; your enemies don’t care if you win or lose; only your mother cares whether you’re happy or not.
“It takes courage to grow from failure.”
“Don’t worry about making mistakes; just try to learn from them.”
“Letting go of bitterness is like letting go of air.”
Just as we shouldn’t expect every relationship to last forever, we also shouldn’t expect every friendship to endure.
Every day has its own beauty, even if it seems small to you at the moment.
“One day you’ll miss me until my memory starts to fade.”
“Laughter is the shortest distance between two points.”
“Most of the things we do all come down to one word: opportunity.”
“Sometimes, you just need to cry.”