Nous promettons selon nos esperances, et nous tenons selon nos craintes.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- We make promises based on hope but keep them based on fear.
- In plain terms
- Optimism drives our promises, but fear drives our actions.
- What can you take from it?
- Expectations often differ from what actually happens.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do we fail to keep promises?
- What drives us more: hope or fear?
Another view
It overlooks promises kept out of duty.
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