Bigs Quote by Cormac McCarthy
“If you break little promises, you'll break big ones.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: No Country for Old Men, 2005
Breaking small commitments erodes trust and makes larger failures more likely.
In simple terms: Small promises matter; breaking them leads to bigger breaches.
Key Takeaway
Honor every promise, no matter the size.
Themes
trust
integrity
responsibility
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
moral
practical
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- business contracts
- team projects
- leadership decisions
Key Concepts
ethical consistency
psychology of commitment
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you treat minor promises with the same seriousness as major ones?
- How does keeping small promises affect your reputation?
A Different Perspective
People may argue that minor breaches are insignificant, but patterns matter.
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