Bears Quote by John Irving
“Nothing bears out in practice what it promises incipiently.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The World According to Garp, 1978
Promises often fail to materialize when tested in real life
In simple terms: Promises may not hold in practice
Beware of over‑promising
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- business contracts
- personal vows
- policy making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards ensure promises are kept?
- How to manage expectations?
Idealistic plans can be unrealistic