Loyalty. Can it be bought? Perhaps for some, but not for me.
Loyalty. Do you deserve it because of a title? Some may think that but not me.
Loyalty. Do you gain it by force, perhaps coercion? Some seem to attempt that, but never me.
Loyalty. Can you earn it? Absolutely, and there have been a few that have earned mine.
Loyalty. How do gain it? With me you gain it over time, with good intent, and mutual respect. There just is no other way.
Guy Reams
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