Amor Quote by Dante Alighieri
““Multa promittite, pauca servate de promissis.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Divine Comedy, 1320
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.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize and fulfill commitments.
Themes
integrity
focus
commitment
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- relationships
- work projects
- leadership
- personal goals
Key Concepts
ethical discipline
personal responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How many promises can you realistically keep?
- What criteria guide which promises you honor?
A Different Perspective
May be unrealistic to limit all promises; flexibility sometimes needed.
