A lesson I learned about people is that people are human and falliable.
They
will always let you down over a period of time.
It doesn't matter if they claim to be a good Christian. They have carnal
desires. They are capable of good and evil.
It doesn't matter if they are a Wiccan and they fight for freedom every
day.
They are capable of selfishness and evil as well.
Never underestimate the goodness or evil your enemies or your closest
friends are capable of.
Knowing this about people, you yourself is the only person you can trust
without a doubt. Only you can depend on yourself to take care of yourself.
You must love and take care of yourself first before you can love and take
care of others.
Even your enemies are capable of helping you. Even your dear family and
friends are capable of betraying you. Knowing this you may plan your life.
Thank the gods every day for your friends and how lucky you are to have
them. But don't place all your hopes and trust in them. Only in yourself.