Marcus Aurelius: Never esteem anything as of advantage to you that will make you break your word or lose your self-respect.

Never esteem anything as of advantage to you that will make you break your word — Marcus Aurelius

Never esteem anything as of advantage to you that will make you break your word or lose your self-respect.

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