Sacrifice your life rather than your word.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Your integrity and promises are worth more than your life.
- In plain terms
- Die before you break your promise.
- What can you take from it?
- Honor your word above all.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is more important than your word?
- When is breaking a promise acceptable?
Another view
Life is necessary to fulfill future duties and obligations.
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