Be cautious Quote by Thomas Fuller
“Thou oughtest to be nice, even to Superstition, in keeping thy Promises; and therefore thou shouldst be equally cautious in making them.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Worthies of England, 1662
Being kind to superstition is as important as keeping promises, and one should be careful when making them.
In simple terms: Treat superstition kindly and keep promises carefully.
Key Takeaway
Honor both belief and word.
Themes
integrity
respect
belief
promises
Mood
thoughtful
reflective
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- negotiations
- public speaking
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
ethics
social norms
trust
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance respect for belief with honesty?
- When should caution outweigh courtesy?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on superstition may undermine rational decision‑making.
![“Thou oughtest to know, since thou livest near the gods. [Lat., Scire, deos quoniam propius contingis, oportet.]” quote by Horace](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7c0/horace-172_knows_thou-oughtest-to-know-since-thou-livest_246257.jpg)
