Multa promittite, pauca servate de promissis.
““Multa promittite, pauca servate de promissis.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Advocates focusing on few promises and keeping them, rather than making many and failing to fulfill them.
In simple terms: Keep few promises, honor them.
Prioritize and fulfill commitments.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- relationships
- work projects
- leadership
- personal goals
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How many promises can you realistically keep?
- What criteria guide which promises you honor?
May be unrealistic to limit all promises; flexibility sometimes needed.