Quote by Nathaniel Emmons

I could never think well of a man's intellectual or moral character, if he was habitually unfaithful to his appointments.

I could never think well of a man's intellectual or moral ch

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker views a person's character - both intellectual and moral - to be questionable if they consistently fail to honor their commitments and appointments. It implies that being unfaithful to appointments reflects a lack of integrity, trustworthiness, and respect for others' time. The speaker values reliability and consistency in individuals and considers their adherence to appointments as a reflection of their overall character and reliability.

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Punctuality

By Nathaniel Emmons

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