--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Promises are never meant to be broken, it…" description: "\"Promises are never meant to be broken, it is a hypocrite's voice-over when they say its meant to be broken\" — Ebrahim Farzad" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b9a/ebrahim-farzad-234436_hypocrite_promises-are-never-meant-to-be-broken-it_2601448.jpg" --- # Promises are never meant to be broken, it is a hypocrite's… ![“Promises are never meant to be broken, it is a hypocrite's voice-over when they say its meant to be broken” quote by Ebrahim Farzad](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b9a/ebrahim-farzad-234436_hypocrite_promises-are-never-meant-to-be-broken-it_2601448.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b9a/ebrahim-farzad-234436_hypocrite_promises-are-never-meant-to-be-broken-it_2601448.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b9a/ebrahim-farzad-234436_hypocrite_promises-are-never-meant-to-be-broken-it_2601448.jpg) > “Promises are never meant to be broken, it is a hypocrite's voice-over when they say its meant to be broken” Ebrahim Farzad ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Breaking promises is hypocritical; the speaker condemns insincere justifications for violating commitments. **In simple terms:** Breaking promises is hypocritical and insincere. Key Takeaway Keep promises, avoid hypocrisy. Themes integrity promises hypocrisy trust ethics Mood critical serious Type ethical philosophical When to use this quote - relationships - business - public statements - leadership Key Concepts moral accountability social contracts personal credibility Questions to Reflect On - Why is honesty important in promises? - How can you rebuild trust after breaking one? 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