"الوعد المعطى كان ضرورة من الماضي الكلمة المكسورة هي ضرورة الحاضر"
— Niccolo Machiavelli
Simplified Meaning:
Sometimes, we make promises because of the situations we are in at that moment. These promises might seem really important and necessary at the time. For example, imagine telling a friend you will help them move to a new house next weekend. When you made that promise, you might have thought you had nothing else planned. However, as the day gets closer, something urgent comes up, like a family emergency or important job task, making it impossible for you to help your friend. In this new situation, breaking your promise seems necessary because you must handle the more pressing issue. It shows how our commitments can change when our circumstances change, reminding us that while keeping promises is important, sometimes life requires us to adapt and prioritize differently.
