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One thing you can give and still keep is your word.

One thing you can give and still keep is your word.

Summary

This quote implies that, unlike material possessions, when you give someone your word, you maintain ownership and control over it. It suggests that your word is a valuable gift that you can offer to others while still retaining its integrity and honoring it yourself. Your word reflects your trustworthiness, reliability, and integrity, and giving it freely without expecting anything in return enables you to uphold your promises while preserving the essence of who you are.

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