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He loses his thanks who promises and delays.

He loses his thanks who promises and delays.

Summary

This quote suggests that making promises and then delaying in fulfilling them will result in losing gratitude from others. Essentially, when someone makes a commitment but fails to act upon it in a timely manner, people tend to lose faith in their words and intentions. It highlights the importance of not only making promises but also following through with them promptly to maintain trust and appreciation from those relying on said promises.

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