VALUE OF A PROMISE

Never break your promise. Stick to it even if it costs your life. It is better to give up your life in order to secure due performance of a sacred and solemn promise.
"Be slow to make a promise, but be quick to perform it." This is an old adage.
Always say: "I shall try but I do not promise you." Do not get yourself entangled by making promises thoughtlessly. He who keeps his promise is always respected by people. Keeping a promise is a great virtue.

From "Daily Sayings" by Swami Sivananda (1987-1963). More Informations on Swami Sivananda: on the Website of Divine Life Society, Photographs of Swami Sivananda, German Pages on Swami Sivananda
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