Life teaches us many lessons, and one of the hardest is dealing with two-faced people. They smile in front of you but talk behind your back. This can hurt and shake your trust. But learning from these moments can make you stronger.
In this collection of two-faced people quotes, you’ll find words that offer strength and clarity. These quotes remind you to stay true to yourself. They help you face betrayal with courage. Let them guide you toward resilience and peace.
Two-Faced Quotes About Fake People

- “False friendship, like the ivy, decays and ruins the walls it embraces; but true friendship gives new life and animation to the object it supports.” – Richard Burton
- “An insincere and evil friend is more to be feared than a wild beast; a wild beast may wound your body, but an evil friend will wound your mind.” – Buddha
- “Fire false friends as early as possible. Do it before they dig out the dream seeds you’ve planted.” – Israelmore Ayivor
- “Fake people have an image to maintain. Real people just don’t care.” – Hikigaya Hachiman
- “I hate two-faced people. It’s so hard to decide which face to slap first.” – Unknown
- “Some people think that the truth can be hidden with a little cover-up and decoration. But as time goes by, what is true is revealed, and what is fake fades away.” – Ismail Haniyeh
- “A false friend and a shadow attend only while the sun shines.” – Benjamin Franklin
- “Fake friends are like autumn leaves, they’re scattered everywhere.” – Unknown
- “Stay away from fake people because you don’t know when they will throw you.” – Unknown
- “Fake people are only nice when it’s convenient for them or when they want something.” – Unknown
- “I don’t fear the enemy that attacks me, but the fake friend that hugs me.” – Unknown
- “Better an honest enemy than a false friend.” – German Proverb
- “Fake friends believe in rumors. Real friends believe in you.” – Unknown
- “Some people are real. Some people are good. Some people are fake and some people are really good at being fake.” – Unknown
- “I’ve got more respect for someone who comes out and says they don’t like me than for the ones who act like they do but talk bad about me when I’m not around.” – Mitchell Perry
Two-Faced Quotes About Trust
- “The worst thing about being lied to is knowing you weren’t worth the truth.” – Jean-Paul Sartre
- “It is better to suffer wrong than to do it, and happier to be sometimes cheated than not to trust.” – Samuel Johnson
- “The best way to find out if you can trust somebody is to trust them.” – Ernest Hemingway
- “I’m not upset that you lied to me, I’m upset that from now on I can’t believe you.” – Friedrich Nietzsche
- “Trust is like a mirror, you can fix it if it’s broken, but you can still see the crack in that reflection.” – Lady Gaga
- “To be trusted is a greater compliment than being loved.” – George MacDonald
- “It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it.” – Warren Buffett
- “Trust dies but mistrust blossoms.” – Sophocles
- “Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none.” – William Shakespeare
- “Trust is earned, respect is given, and loyalty is demonstrated. Betrayal of any one of those is to lose all three.” – Ziad K. Abdelnour
- “Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties.” – Aesop
- “The trust of the innocent is the liar’s most useful tool.” – Stephen King
- “Trust takes years to build, seconds to break, and forever to repair.” – Unknown
- “I don’t trust people who don’t love themselves and tell me, ‘I love you.'” – Maya Angelou
- “Have enough courage to trust love one more time and always one more time.” – Maya Angelou
Two-Faced Quotes About Life and Human Nature

- “In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.” – Martin Luther King Jr.
- “The only thing more frustrating than slanderers is those foolish enough to listen to them.” – Criss Jami
- “Everyone suffers at least one bad betrayal in their lifetime. It’s what unites us. The trick is not to let it destroy your trust in others when that happens. Don’t let them take that from you.” – Sherrilyn Kenyon
- “Actions prove who someone is, words just prove who they want to be.” – Unknown
- “People wear a mask of a lie so they look attractive, so be careful.” – Muhammad Saqib
- “Character is like a tree and reputation like a shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing.” – Abraham Lincoln
- “Honesty is a very expensive gift. Don’t expect it from cheap people.” – Warren Buffett
- “Sometimes it’s not the people who change, it’s the mask that falls off.” – Unknown
- “Life is too short to waste your time on people who don’t respect, appreciate, and value you.” – Roy T. Bennett
- “One loyal friend is worth ten thousand relatives.” – Euripides
- “People may not always tell you how they feel about you, but they will always show you. Pay attention.” – Keri Hilson
- “Time alone can prove the worth of friendship. As time goes by we lose the false ones and keep the best.” – Ritu Ghatourey
- “Not everyone who smiles at you is your friend.” – Unknown
- “Before you count your friends, make sure you can count on them.” – Unknown
- “An honest enemy is better than a false friend. When in doubt, pay more attention to what people do and less to what they say. Actions not only speak louder than words, they are more difficult to fake.” – Zero Dean
Two-Faced Quotes About Trust and Betrayal
- “The saddest thing about betrayal is that it never comes from your enemies.” – Unknown
- “It is easier to forgive an enemy than to forgive a friend.” – William Blake
- “Betrayal is the only truth that sticks.” – Arthur Miller
- “The worst pain in the world goes beyond the physical. Even further beyond any other emotional pain one can feel. It is the betrayal of a friend.” – Heather Brewer
- “For there to be betrayal, there would have to have been trust first.” – Suzanne Collins
- “It’s hard to tell who has your back, from who has it long enough just to stab you in it.” – Nicole Richie
- “Betrayal doesn’t only break your heart but also darkens your soul. You’ll never forget the pain like a fog that forever lingers in the depths of your mind.” – Unknown
- “Everyone suffers at least one bad betrayal in their lifetime. It’s what unites us.” – Sherrilyn Kenyon
- “The knife in my back was placed there by someone I trusted.” – Unknown
- “Stab the body and it heals, but injure the heart and the wound lasts a lifetime.” – Mineko Iwasaki
- “I could never hurt him enough to make his betrayal stop hurting. And it hurts, in every part of my body.” – Veronica Roth
- “The worst kind of hurt is betrayal, because it means someone was willing to hurt you just to make themselves feel better.” – Unknown
- “To me, the thing that is worse than death is betrayal. You see, I could conceive death, but I could not conceive betrayal.” – Malcolm X
- “Betrayal is never easy to handle and there is no right way to accept it.” – Christine Feehan
- “Sometimes the person you’d take a bullet for is standing behind the trigger.” – Unknown
Two-Faced Quotes About Strength and Moving On

- “The best revenge is to be unlike him who performed the injury.” – Marcus Aurelius
- “Life becomes easier when you learn to accept an apology you never got.” – Robert Brault
- “Don’t waste your time on revenge. Those who hurt you will eventually face their own karma.” – Unknown
- “Some people are going to leave, but that’s not the end of your story. That’s the end of their part in your story.” – Faraaz Kazi
- “The only way to win with a toxic person is not to play.” – Unknown
- “Letting go doesn’t mean that you don’t care about someone anymore. It’s just realizing that the only person you really have control over is yourself.” – Deborah Reber
- “You don’t lose friends because real friends can never be lost. You lose people masquerading as friends, and you’re better for it.” – Mandy Hale
- “Sometimes you have to give up on people. Not because you don’t care, but because they don’t.” – Unknown
- “Moving on doesn’t mean you forget about things. It just means you have to accept what happened and continue living.” – Erza Scarlet
- “Surround yourself with the dreamers and the doers, the believers and thinkers, but most of all, surround yourself with those who see greatness within you.” – Edmund Lee
- “Be grateful for the people who remove themselves from your life. They’re just making room for better people.” – Unknown
- “The greatest revenge is massive success.” – Frank Sinatra
- “Sometimes the hardest part isn’t letting go but rather learning to start over.” – Nicole Sobon
- “Don’t let yesterday take up too much of today.” – Will Rogers
- “Life is too short to spend time with people who suck the happiness out of you.” – Unknown
Two-Faced Quotes About Self-Worth

- “Know your worth. Then add tax.” – Unknown
- “Never bend your head. Always hold it high. Look the world straight in the eye.” – Helen Keller
- “Your value doesn’t decrease based on someone’s inability to see your worth.” – Unknown
- “When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.” – Maya Angelou
- “Don’t let someone who gave up on their dreams talk you out of yours.” – Unknown
- “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
- “The moment you feel like you have to prove your worth to someone is the moment to absolutely and utterly walk away.” – Alysia Harris
- “You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.” – Buddha
- “I will not let anyone walk through my mind with their dirty feet.” – Mahatma Gandhi
- “Respect yourself enough to walk away from anything that no longer serves you, grows you, or makes you happy.” – Robert Tew
- “Never dull your shine for somebody else.” – Tyra Banks
- “You are enough just as you are. Each emotion you feel, everything in your life, everything you do or do not do… where you are and who you are right now is enough.” – Unknown
- “The better you feel about yourself, the less you feel the need to show off.” – Robert Hand
- “Don’t sacrifice yourself too much, because if you sacrifice too much there’s nothing else you can give and nobody will care for you.” – Karl Lagerfeld
- “You are valuable because you exist. Not because of what you do or what you have done, but simply because you are.” – Max Lucado
Two-Faced Quotes About Peace and Positivity
- “Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.” – Buddha
- “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” – Mahatma Gandhi
- “Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.” – Dalai Lama
- “When you find peace within yourself, you become the kind of person who can live at peace with others.” – Peace Pilgrim
- “Let go of the people who dull your shine, poison your spirit, and bring you drama. Cancel your subscription to their issues.” – Steve Maraboli
- “Your peace is more important than driving yourself crazy trying to understand why something happened the way it did. Let it go.” – Mandy Hale
- “Don’t let negative and toxic people rent space in your head. Raise the rent and kick them out.” – Robert Tew
- “Life is too short to waste any amount of time on wondering what other people think about you.” – C. JoyBell C.
- “Be selective with your battles. Sometimes peace is better than being right.” – Unknown
- “The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.” – William James
- “Sometimes walking away has nothing to do with weakness, and everything to do with strength.” – Unknown
- “Surround yourself with people who make you hungry for life, touch your heart, and nourish your soul.” – Unknown
- “Set peace of mind as your highest goal, and organize your life around it.” – Brian Tracy
- “You can’t change someone who doesn’t see an issue in their actions.” – Unknown
- “The less you respond to negative people, the more peaceful your life will become.” – Unknown
- “Drama does not just walk into your life. Either you create it, invite it, or associate with those who bring it.” – Unknown
- “Don’t let people pull you into their storm. Pull them into your peace.” – Kimberly Jones
- “Inner peace begins the moment you choose not to allow another person or event to control your emotions.” – Pema Chodron
- “Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great.” – Mark Twain
- “Choose being kind over being right and you’ll be right every time.” – Richard Carlson
Two Faced Fake Friends Quotes

- “A friend who stands with you in pressure is more valuable than a hundred ones who stand with you in pleasure.” – Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton
- “Fake friends are like plastic, if you’re finished using them, you can trash them.” – Unknown
- “True friends cry when you leave. Fake friends leave when you cry.” – Unknown
- “It’s funny how you’re nice to my face. It’s hilarious how you talk behind my back. And it’s downright comical that you think I’m unaware.” – Unknown
- “Fake friends are no different than shadows, they stick around during your brightest moments, but disappear during your darkest hours.” – Unknown
- “Most people want to see you do better, but not doing better than them.” – London Mond
- “We never lose friends, fake ones are exposed.” – Carlos Wallace
- “Fake friends are with you today and against you tomorrow. Whatever they say defines them not you.” – Shrabani Basu
- “An insincere friend is more to be feared than a wild beast; a wild beast may wound your body, but a bad friend will wound your mind.” – Buddha
- “Time passes and you begin to see, people for who they really are and not who they pretend to be.” – Scarlet Koop
- “Growing up means realizing a lot of your friends aren’t really your friends.” – Unknown
- “Fake friends: once they stop talking to you, they start talking about you.” – Unknown
- “Better to have an enemy who slaps you in the face than a friend who stabs you in the back.” – Unknown
- “Some people will stab you in the back and then ask why you’re bleeding.” – Unknown
- “A true friend never gets in your way unless you happen to be going down.” – Arnold H. Glasow
- “Friends ask you questions; enemies question you.” – Criss Jami
- “I’d rather have honest enemies than fake friends.” – Unknown
- “Sometimes you have to distance yourself from all the folks that only calls when they need something.” – Unknown
- “Pay close attention to the people who don’t clap when you win.” – Leonardo DiCaprio
- “Fake friends are like leeches. They suck you dry then drop off.” – Unknown
Sarcastic Quotes about Fake People
- “I love fake people provided they are mannequins.” – Pushpa Rana
- “I can’t tell if I have a stalker or just an obsessed fake friend who’s jealous.” – Unknown
- “Fake people have an image to maintain. Real people just don’t care.” – Unknown
- “It’s funny how the people who know the least about you, have the most to say.” – Unknown
- “I love everyone who loves me, and I hate no one. Even those who spread rumors about me, I wish they would spend that energy on something useful.” – Unknown
- “Some people are like clouds. When they disappear, it’s a beautiful day.” – Unknown
- “I hate two-faced people. It’s so hard to decide which face to slap first.” – Unknown
- “I’m too busy working on my own grass to notice if yours is greener.” – Unknown
- “People wears a mask of lie so that they look attractive, so be careful.” – Muhammad Saqib
- “Fake people talk about other people being fake. Real people worry about their business and nobody else’s.” – Ziad K. Abdelnour
- “Oh, you’re talking behind my back? Well, thanks for putting me in the center of your world.” – Unknown
- “I don’t have time to hate people who hate me because I’m too busy loving people who love me.” – Unknown
- “I’m at a point in my life where I can tell the difference between who’s real and who’s fake.” – Unknown
- “Some people are like pennies: two-faced and worthless.” – Unknown
- “I’ve learned to be careful about who I confide in. Not everyone who smiles at you is your friend.” – Unknown
- “Always sleep with one eye open. Never take anything for granted. Your best friends might just be your enemies.” – Sara Shepard
- “Fake people are usually the first ones to claim they’re real.” – Unknown
- “Some people will only love you as much as they can use you. Their loyalty ends where the benefits stop.” – Unknown
- “People only throw shade on what’s shining.” – Genereux Philip
- “Stay real, stay loyal, or stay away from me.” – Unknown
Money & Fake People Quotes

- “When you have money in hand, only you forget who are you. But when you do not have any money in your hand, the whole world forgets who you are.” – Bill Gates
- “It is not the man who has too little, but the man who craves more, that is poor.” – Seneca
- “Money doesn’t change people, it unmasks them.” – Unknown
- “If you’re looking for a friend who is faultless, you will be friendless.” – Unknown
- “The only time people dislike gossip is when you gossip about them.” – Will Rogers
- “Some people are only nice to you when they need something from you.” – Unknown
- “Some people don’t change. They just reveal who they really are when they see what you have.” – Unknown
- “Money brings you food, but not appetite; medicine, but not health; acquaintances, but not friends.” – Henrik Ibsen
- “Rich or poor, everyone has problems. Money doesn’t change that. It just changes the kind of problems you have.” – Unknown
- “What’s the whole point of being pretty on the outside when you’re so ugly on the inside?” – Jess C. Scott
- “A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out.” – Walter Winchell
- “I used to think enemies were the worst people in the world, but that was until I met fake friends.” – Unknown
- “Don’t tell me what they say about me. Tell me why they feel comfortable telling you.” – Unknown
- “You will never have to question the intentions or integrity of people who have your best interest at heart.” – Germany Kent
- “True friends are like diamonds – bright, beautiful, valuable, and always in style.” – Nicole Richie
- “Money can’t buy love, but it can buy the appearance of friends until you need them.” – Unknown
- “Prosperity makes friends, adversity tries them.” – Publilius Syrus
- “It’s not about who is real to your face. It’s about who stays real behind your back.” – Unknown
- “If you’re absent during my struggle, don’t expect to be present during my success.” – Will Smith
- “A rich man is nothing but a poor man with money.” – W.C. Fields
What Are Quotes And How Can They Help Us Improve Our Lives?
Quotes are powerful expressions of wisdom that capture life’s important lessons in memorable phrases. They come from people who’ve experienced similar struggles and offer us guidance when we’re feeling lost.
These condensed pieces of wisdom serve as mental shortcuts that help us navigate difficult situations with clarity. When we internalize meaningful quotes, they become tools for emotional resilience and better decision-making.
The beauty of quotes lies in their simplicity—they cut through complex emotions and deliver straightforward truths. Whether seeking motivation or understanding human behavior, quotes provide instant perspective that might take years to develop alone.
By reflecting on meaningful quotes regularly, we build a mental library of wisdom that guides our actions. They help us stay aligned with our values and remind us of who we aspire to become.
What Are Two-Faced People Quotes And How Can They Help Us Make Positive Change In Our Lives?
Two-faced people quotes address the pain of dealing with fake friends and betrayal in relationships. These quotes validate our experiences and remind us we’re not alone in facing such challenges.
These quotes empower us to make positive changes by teaching us to recognize red flags and trust our instincts. They shift our focus from those who hurt us to protecting our peace and choosing genuine people.
These quotes serve as wake-up calls that help us see toxic patterns we might have been ignoring. They give us the language to articulate what felt wrong and the courage to take action.
Rather than making us bitter, two-faced people quotes help us become wiser about who deserves our energy. They remind us that choosing ourselves isn’t selfish and that walking away from fakeness creates space for authenticity.
Next Steps – How To Incorporate Two-Faced People Quotes Into Our Lives
Start by selecting quotes that resonate with your experiences and keep them visible through journals or phone wallpapers. Reflect on these quotes regularly, especially when dealing with difficult people or questioning someone’s intentions.
Use these quotes as practical guides—let them strengthen your resolve to set boundaries and walk away from toxicity. Share meaningful quotes with trusted friends to build a support network based on honesty and authenticity.
Make it a habit to revisit your favorite quotes during moments of doubt or temptation to forgive fake people. Let these words remind you of the lessons you’ve learned and the standards you’ve set for relationships.
Transform these quotes from passive inspiration into active change by journaling about how they apply to your situations. The goal is to let them shape your decisions, strengthen your boundaries, and help you create a life surrounded by genuine people.

Frequently Asked Questions
What are some powerful two faced people quotes?
Fake people have an image to maintain. Real people just don’t care.
Can you give me a quote about two faced friends?
A two-faced friend is worse than an open enemy.
What is a good short quote about fake people?
Not everyone is your friend, just because they smile at you.
Who said the quote about trusting two faced people?
Maya Angelou said, “When people show you who they are, believe them the first time.”
Are there any quotes about dealing with two faced people?
Let them talk behind your back. They’re behind you for a reason.
What is a two faced quote about betrayal?
Some people are real. Some people are good. Some people are fake. And some people are really good at being fake.
Give me a quote on trust and fake people.
Don’t trust everything you see. Even salt looks like sugar.
Is there a quote about masks and fake people?
If you wear a mask for too long, you forget who you were beneath it.
What’s a savage quote about two faced people?
Two faced people say nice things to your face, and the worst behind your back.
Can I get a motivational quote about fake people?
Fake people are like shadows: they follow you in the sun but leave you in the dark.
Conclusion
Dealing with two-faced people can be painful, but it also teaches us who truly deserves our trust. These quotes remind us to stay strong and not let fake people bring us down. They help us see the truth behind the masks. In tough times, these words can guide and empower us.
This collection of two-faced people quotes gives strength and wisdom. Each quote speaks to the heart and opens your eyes to reality. Let them inspire you to rise above the lies and stay true to yourself. Use them as a shield against negativity and betrayal.

Janifer is a creative writer with 4 years of experience in blogging about quotes and uplifting messages. She now shares her passion for words and inspiration through her work at QuoteDrizzle.com, aiming to touch hearts and minds every day.