That quote means a lot to me, and I wish I had heard it when I was young. It's about integrity, and honesty. All you really have in this world is you, and your word. Don't damage your reputation. Don't break yourself, and don't break your word.
You only have one chance with people, to prove yourself to them, to be honest with them. It can all be changed in an instance, if you break your word with them. If you let them down, they're not going to hold you in the same esteem as they once did; or that you want them too.
You must give respect, and honesty, to earn respect and honesty from others. You cannot demand respect and honesty, if you don't first give it yourself.
Be honest with yourself, and be honest with others. Don't let yourself, or others down.
If you make your bed you lie in it, if you dig your grave you die in it.
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