Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

All promise outruns performance.

All promise outruns performance.

Summary

This quote suggests that people often make lofty promises or commitments, but struggle to follow through or meet expectations when it comes to taking action or delivering results. It implies that human beings are prone to exaggeration or overestimation of their ability to fulfill their commitments, leading to a gap between what they promise and what they actually achieve. This quote serves as a reminder that we should be cautious when putting too much trust or expectations on someone's promises, as actions often speak louder than words.

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Commitment

By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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