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Where there is an unknowable there is a promise.
Where there is an unknowable there is a promise.
Those that are most slow in making a promise are the most faithful in the performance of it.
Those that are most slow in making a promise are the most faithful in the performance of it.
There is no greater fraud than a promise not kept.
There is no greater fraud than a promise not kept.
A prince never lacks legitimate reasons to break his promise.
A prince never lacks legitimate reasons to break his promise.
Some people don't understand the promises they're making when they make them.
Some people don't understand the promises they're making when they make them.
A promise is a cloud; fulfillment is rain.
A promise is a cloud; fulfillment is rain.
The promises of this world are, for the most part, vain phantoms; and to confide in one's self, and become read more
The promises of this world are, for the most part, vain phantoms; and to confide in one's self, and become something of worth and value is the best and safest course.
You cannot live on other people's promises, but if you promise others enough, you can live on your own.
You cannot live on other people's promises, but if you promise others enough, you can live on your own.
The best way to keep one's word is not to give it.
The best way to keep one's word is not to give it.
