Many promises impair confidence.
Many promises impair confidence.
Meaning in plain English
Many promises impairing confidence warns that abundant assurances may weaken trust. It questions quantity of words as a substitute for reliability.
Example
A group checks whether several commitments can realistically be met rather than accepting their number as proof of reliability.
Deeper explanation and when to use it
The claim does not establish that every repeated or numerous commitment is doubtful. A useful application examines feasibility, follow-through and whether promises conflict. Confidence can also grow through clear communication and kept agreements; counting assurances alone does not reliably establish anyone’s intent.
When to use it
Use it to examine the basis of trust in a set of commitments.
Keep in mind
No fixed promise count or automatic loss of trust is established.
Edsverb editorial interpretation · agent reviewed · 2026-10-05. This explains the saying; it does not establish its historical origin.
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