I realize Descartes only gave a person one chance to gain his trust.But I feel there are circumstance sometimes beyond our control that would interfere with the person's ability to follow through.
As a youngster I was fortunate to have adult models who were always trustworthy. My parents and siblings and grandparents always followed through with anything they said they would do. They gave me the support and guidance I needed to become a young adult.
My grandmother would always say," Keep your word. Your word is your bond and don't say something you do not mean or will not do. It is the only way another person can trust you."
As I got older I realized what she meant. I had peers who did not have integrity. They would say one thing and then blow it off as unimportant. I am an optimistic person and would give the person a second chance. When the same thing happened again, I knew they could not be trusted to follow through on what they promised. When that happens you lose respect for them.
I see politicians get elected into a public office and conveniently forget to do what they promised the people who voted for them. Would you vote for them again-I wouldn't. Honesty gives a man self worth and gains the respect of his family, friends, colleagues and community.
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