On the record44 BC
In the matter of a promise one must always consider the meaning and not the mere words.
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Cicero
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gutenberg.orgCicero: “In the matter of a promise one must always consider the meaning and not the mere words.”
Editor's note · Context
From his treatise on moral duties, this statement emphasizes the ethical importance of understanding the intent behind a promise rather than adhering strictly to its literal wording.
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