"Better break your word than do worse in keeping it"

This quote by Thomas Fuller is a pointer to be mindful of the guarantees we make and the commitments we take on. It is recommending that it is better to break a promise than to do something even worse in attempting to keep it. This might imply that it is much better to break a pledge than to do something dishonest or immoral in order to keep it. It could also mean that it is much better to break a promise than to do something that would cause more damage than excellent. This quote is a reminder to believe carefully before making a guarantee and to be truthful with ourselves and others about our capabilities. It is also a tip to be conscious of the repercussions of our actions and to be truthful with ourselves and others about our restrictions.