A lover who promises eternal fidelity is more likely to be believed if he believes his promise himself; he is no more likely to keep the promise.


The Human: Truth and Consequences (p. 27) - Straw Dogs: Thoughts on Humans and Other Animals (2002)


A lover who promises eternal fidelity is more likely to be believed if he believes his promise himself; he is no more likely to keep the promise.

A lover who promises eternal fidelity is more likely to be believed if he believes his promise himself; he is no more likely to keep the promise.

A lover who promises eternal fidelity is more likely to be believed if he believes his promise himself; he is no more likely to keep the promise.

A lover who promises eternal fidelity is more likely to be believed if he believes his promise himself; he is no more likely to keep the promise.