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Card #c1470IR // #c1470Verbatim excerpt
The blood of the slain, the weeping voice of nature cries, 'Tis time to part

— Source: Common Sense (Thomas Paine)

[Use when]

A partnership has already cost people money, trust, or safety. Stop debating loyalty and set the separation terms.

[Why it matters]

Some splits stop being betrayals once the harm is counted. After enough damage, staying together needs more defense than leaving.

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