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You can't trust a promise someone makes while they're drunk, in love, hungry, or running for office.

You can't trust a promise someone makes while they're drunk,

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This quote cautions against the reliability of promises made during certain states or circumstances. It highlights that promises made while intoxicated, emotionally invested, in need or under the influence of ambition may lack sincerity or be prone to change. The quote suggests that these conditions can impair judgment and lead to promises that are temporary or insincere in nature.

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