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Editorial
April 14, 1863
Green Mountain Freeman
Montpelier, Washington County, Vermont
What is this article about?
The editorial laments the casual making and breaking of promises in social and business life, comparing it to insincere introductions, and calls for Christian-like caution and sincerity in all commitments.
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KEEPING PROMISES.
There is an unaccountable looseness among men generally in the matter of promise-making. It does not, therefore, surprise us greatly to find that there is equal looseness in promise keeping. Under the influence of social exhilaration, or business pressure, many are led to promise that which they have no care, and in many cases no intention or ability to perform.
There seems to be as little sincerity with some people, and as much sheer form, in promising, as in the matter of introducing friends. It is not strange, therefore, that in the one case they are confronted with claims which they do not acknowledge; and that in the other they are accosted by newly-made friends whom they do not recognize. A Christian and consistent regard for truthfulness, would make every man as cautious of his promissory words in the ordinary exchanges of social life, as of his promissory notes in business transactions.
There is an unaccountable looseness among men generally in the matter of promise-making. It does not, therefore, surprise us greatly to find that there is equal looseness in promise keeping. Under the influence of social exhilaration, or business pressure, many are led to promise that which they have no care, and in many cases no intention or ability to perform.
There seems to be as little sincerity with some people, and as much sheer form, in promising, as in the matter of introducing friends. It is not strange, therefore, that in the one case they are confronted with claims which they do not acknowledge; and that in the other they are accosted by newly-made friends whom they do not recognize. A Christian and consistent regard for truthfulness, would make every man as cautious of his promissory words in the ordinary exchanges of social life, as of his promissory notes in business transactions.
What sub-type of article is it?
Moral Or Religious
Social Reform
What keywords are associated?
Promise Keeping
Truthfulness
Social Promises
Business Transactions
Morality
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Importance Of Keeping Promises And Truthfulness
Stance / Tone
Moral Exhortation
Key Arguments
Men Often Make Promises Casually Without Intention Or Ability To Fulfill Them
Lack Of Sincerity In Promising Similar To Superficial Introductions Of Friends
Christian Regard For Truthfulness Should Apply To Social Promises As To Business Notes