Now a promise made is a debt unpaid, and the trail has its own stern code.

About This Quote

Trying to get something done without making sure what you are promising is actually happening is a lot of work. This quote is about being careful to write down your promises so that you don’t forget them. If you forget your promise, you may end up owing someone money later on. Of course, it’s always better to make sure that you can keep your promise before writing it down.

Source: The Cremation Of Sam Mcgee

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