promises

The mark of the man of the world is absence of pretension. He does not make a speech; he takes a low business-tone, avoids all brag, is nobody, dresses plainly, promises not at all, performs much, speaks in monosyllables, hugs his fact.

I prefer credulity to skepticism and cynicism, for there is more promise in almost anything than in nothing at all.

Unless commitment is made, there are only promises and hopes . . . but no plans.

Everyone is a millionaire where promises are concerned.

Politicians are the same all over. They promise to build a bridge even when there is no river.

If you wish to be a success in the world, promise everything, deliver nothing.

There are three signs of a hypocrite: when he speaks he speaks lies, when he makes a promise he breaks it, and when he is trusted he betrays his trust.

If you guarantee me six things on your part, I shall guarantee you paradise: speak the truth when you talk, keep a promise when you make it, when you are trusted with something fulfill your trust, avoid sexual immorality, lower your eyes and restrain your hand from injustice.

The self-hatred that destroys is the waste of unfulfilled promise.

Drink moderately, for drunkenness neither keeps a secret, nor observes a promise.