We promise according to our hopes, and perform according to our fe

We promise according to our hopes, and perform according to our fears. – François VI de la Rochefoucault

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A prince never lacks legitimate reasons to break his promise. – Niccolò Machiavelli

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As a human being, the best eulogy I can reasonably hope for is “He made his promises sincerely and broke them regretfully.” – Robert Brault, rbrault.blogspot.com

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A promise made is a debt unpaid. – Robert Service

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Between today and tomorrow are graves, and between promising and fulfilling are chasms. – Author Unknown

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