On the recordJanuary 1, 1900
The other side is that no man should be held excusable if he does not perform what he promises, unless for the best and most sufficient reason.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “The other side is that no man should be held excusable if he does not perform what he promises, unless for the best and…”
Editor's note · Context
From an essay on public duty, this passage asserts the fundamental expectation that individuals should fulfill their promises unless there is an exceptionally strong justification.
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