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Unfaithfulness in the keeping of an appointment is an act of clear dishonesty. You may as well borrow a persons money as
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"Unfaithfulness in the keeping of an appointment is an act of clear dishonesty. You may as well borrow a person's money as his time"

- Horace Mann

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This quote by Horace Mann is a pointer of the importance of keeping one's word and honoring commitments. Mann is recommending that breaking an appointment is simply as bad as taking somebody's cash. He is emphasizing that dishonesty is not appropriate in any form, and that it is essential to be honest and reputable in all aspects of life. This quote is a suggestion that our words and actions have consequences, which we ought to strive to be sincere and credible in all of our dealings. It is a reminder that our time is important, which we ought to respect the time of others. It is also a reminder that we need to be mindful of our dedications and aim to keep them.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Horace Mann between May 4, 1796 and August 2, 1859. He/she was a famous Educator from USA. The author also have 27 other quotes.

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