Cannot Quote by Johann Lamont
“I will not promise what I cannot deliver. And I will never hide the cost of what I propose.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Business Ethics Talk, 2015
Honesty requires committing only to what you can fulfill and being transparent about costs.
In simple terms: Be truthful about promises and costs.
Key Takeaway
Commit only to deliverable promises.
Themes
integrity
transparency
responsibility
Mood
serious
professional
Type
advice
ethical
When to use this quote
- project proposals
- client negotiations
- team commitments
Key Concepts
ethical leadership
accountability
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you assess deliverability before promising?
- What costs must you disclose?
A Different Perspective
May limit ambition if over‑cautious.
