Alas Quote by Alfred de Musset
“It is easy to promise, and alas! How easy to forget!”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Les Nuits, 1835
Promises are easy, but remembering to keep them is hard.
In simple terms: Promises are easy; keeping them is hard.
Key Takeaway
Focus on follow‑through.
Themes
commitment
memory
human nature
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- relationships
- work projects
- personal goals
Key Concepts
psychology
ethics
literature
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we forget our promises?
- How can we improve reliability?
A Different Perspective
People often overpromise and underdeliver.
