One word means nothing. Once a word is spoken, it is hard to follow. A promise worth a thousand dollars.

When a gentleman speaks, his word is final.

A golden word.

One word makes nine tripods.

Breaking trust is failure

Mozi’s “Words must be spoken and actions must be carried out”, Song Qingling’s “Words must be true and actions must be resolute”

Abide by Promises are like defending your honor. ——(France) Balzac

If you make a mistake, you can get back on your feet immediately; if you break a promise, you may never recover. ——(U.S.) Franklin

Be honest with others, and others will not bully you; be honest with others, and everything will be accomplished.

——(middle) Feng Yuxiang

Credit is both an intangible power and an intangible wealth.

——(Japan) Konosuke Matsushita

It is more important for a person to strictly keep his promise than to guard his property. ——(France) Molière

Credit is like a mirror. As long as there are cracks, it cannot be connected as before. ——(Switzerland) Amir

Not all shiny things are gold; not all beautiful words are good words.

——(English) Shakespeare

It is better to be trustworthy than to be famous.

——(U.S.) Roosevelt