Words are merely another manipulation tool in the world of a narcissist. Promises flow freely from their lips because they are nothing more than lies. The promise is made to sooth the situation at hand by quieting the concerns and questions. No intent exists to fulfill the promise, and eventually, actions make this clear. I cringe at my stupidity in believing past promises even after the truth was made clear and guilt followed me because of my lack of insight. In fact, my fault was placing trust in people who deserve none. Those of us who speak the truth value our word and promises, but those who spew lies and breed deceit see words as nothing but another weapon in the arsenal.
This is exactly true!
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Give attention to intentions. You can be on the path of destruction or you can step back from it.
People feel misleading because theirs good parts to everybody, you recognize that, and that’s great!
But you have to refuse the bad parts, it you can’t, retreat far enough to take care of yourself.
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Oh, according to Daenerys Targayen: “Words are wind.” And so are promises. It lies in the promise maker indeed.
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“Words are wind.” I like the imagery that comes with that.
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So true, another quote that fits well here “action speaks louder than words”
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Agreed!
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