Those slowest to promise are often most faithful in keeping

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He who is slowest in making a promise is most faithful in its performance. –Jean Jacques Rousseau, Discourse upon the Origin and Foundation of the Inequality Among Mankind, 1754

— Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Also attributed to: Jean Jacques Rousseau

Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Discourse upon the Origin and Foundation of the Inequality Among Mankind.

The point

Those slowest to promise are often most faithful in keeping their word.

Scripture

Numbers 30:2Proverbs 21:5Ecclesiastes 5:2

Audience

Adults

Tone

Wise · Trustworthy

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under a minute · 29 words

Subjects

Caution Wisdom Integrity Faithfulness Promises

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