Break Quote by Nora Roberts
“I don't kick a man when he's down, unless I'm the one who put him down in the first place. I don't put him down unless he deserves it. And I don't break my word if I give it. So I'll give you my word.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Unknown, possibly a romance series by Nora Roberts, date unknown
The speaker asserts they only criticize or betray those they have caused harm to, and they keep promises they make.
In simple terms: Only criticize those you harmed; keep promises.
Key Takeaway
Honor your word and be fair.
Themes
integrity
fairness
responsibility
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
ethical
personal.
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- conflict resolution
- trust building
Key Concepts
ethical conduct
personal accountability
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you ever judge others harshly?
- How do you ensure you keep promises?
A Different Perspective
If you caused harm, criticism may be justified, but fairness is subjective.
![“You broke the Man Code, dude. 'No man shall knowingly and with malice aforethought kick another man in the nuts.'" "Okay, so I kicked him in the nuts. The little fucker was fleeing the scene of a crime where he'd pointed a weapon at my buddies." [from short story "Beer Run" at the end of Skin Deep]” quote by Pamela Clare](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/aa7/pamela-clare-3224_another-man_you-broke-the-man-code-dude-no-man-shall_2607506.jpg)
