Agreement Quote by Carlos Ruiz Zafón
““A gentleman's agreement cannot be broken because it breaks the person who has signed it.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Shadow of the Wind, 2001
A pact is binding because breaking it harms the violator’s integrity.
In simple terms: Breaking promises damages the breaker.
Honor commitments to protect yourself.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- business deals
- friendships
- legal agreements
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Can a promise be broken ethically?
- What makes a promise binding?
People may break promises despite consequences.