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“If you break little promises you’ll break big ones. That’s what you said.” quote by Cormac McCarthy
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““If you break little promises you’ll break big ones. That’s what you said.””

Cormac McCarthy

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Breaking small promises erodes trust, leading to larger betrayals later.

In simple terms: Small lies lead to big lies.

Key Takeaway

Keep even tiny promises.

Themes

trust integrity consistency

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

advice ethical

When to use this quote

  • personal commitments
  • business agreements
  • team projects

Key Concepts

promise‑keeping ethical behavior relationships

Questions to Reflect On

  • What small promise have you broken recently?
  • How does keeping tiny promises affect your credibility?
A Different Perspective

People may argue that minor slips are inevitable.

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