I CAN PROMISE YOU THIS

"Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity and I'm not sure about the former."

Albert Einstein, 20th century German born theoretical physicist.

Appropriate as we make our way through this year's political season.

Most anyone can promise most anything.

Believe only what you see being possible after very careful consideration, not just what you'd like to see happen.

THIS I PROMISE YOU

"Those that are most slow in making a promise are the most faithful in the performance of it."

Jean Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778) Swiss political philosopher and essayist.

Promise only what you intend to do, only that you have considered carefully before promising.

GIT 'ER DONE!

"Talk doesn't cook rice."

Chinese proverb

How much "rice" have you cooked as opposed to having talked about cooking?

AND LET ME TELL YOU SOMETHING ELSE I WILL DO

"Thunder is impressive, but it is lightning that does the work."

Mark Twain

19th century American humorist/writer

Envision "lightning" as what you do, "thunder"what you say you will do.

Get the idea?

I Promise . . .

"Words pay no debts."

William Shakespeare

16th century British poet/playwright

Your promises to do specific things by a specific time are a form of debt.

Try not to default too often.