Quote by Marquis De Vauvenargues

One promises much, to avoid giving little.

One promises much, to avoid giving little.

Summary

This quote suggests that sometimes people make grand promises and lavish assurances in order to deflect attention from their actual actions or intentions, which may fall short of expectations. They use persuasive rhetoric as a means to avoid delivering on their promises and offering only minimal efforts or contributions. It highlights the deceptive nature of individuals who profess to offer a lot but ultimately provide very little.

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By Marquis De Vauvenargues

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