Quote by William Hazlitt

Some persons make promises for the pleasure of breaking them.

Some persons make promises for the pleasure of breaking them

Summary

This quote suggests that there are individuals who make promises without any intention of keeping them. For them, the act of making a promise is not about sincerely committing to something, but rather about finding pleasure in the act of breaking it. It implies that some people may enjoy the thrill or power they feel by intentionally betraying trust or going against their word.

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By William Hazlitt

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