Greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his friends for his life.
Meaning of the quote
This quote is saying that there is no greater love than when someone is willing to sacrifice their own friends in order to save their own life. It suggests that the most selfless and noble act is to put your own survival above the wellbeing of those close to you.
About Jeremy Thorpe
Jeremy Thorpe was a British politician who served as the Member of Parliament for North Devon from 1959 to 1979 and as leader of the Liberal Party from 1967 to 1976. He was tried for conspiracy and incitement to murder his ex-boyfriend, but was acquitted, leading to the end of his political career.