Un menteur est toujours prodigue de serments.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A liar is always generous with oaths.
- In plain terms
- Liars make many promises they cannot keep.
- What can you take from it?
- Beware of those who over‑promise.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How can you differentiate sincere commitment from empty promises?
Another view
Not all frequent promise‑makers are dishonest; context matters.
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