Every single act either weakeneth or improveth our credit with other men; and as a habit of being just to our word will confirm, so a habit of too freely dispensing with it must necessarily destroy it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Every action builds or damages your reputation; consistency in keeping promises is key.
- In plain terms
- Keeping your word builds trust; breaking it destroys trust.
- What can you take from it?
- Honor your commitments to maintain credibility.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does my word matter to me?
- How do I rebuild trust?
Another view
Sometimes circumstances prevent keeping a promise without intent to harm.
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