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1. Choices and promises reveal your true character by showing how you prioritize your values and commitments.
2. Currents of convenience are when people make decisions based on what is easiest or most beneficial for them in the moment, rather than what is right or moral.
3. If you don't hold strongly to your principles, you may make decisions that are not in line with your values and beliefs.
4. You should be careful of what you say and do because your words and actions can have a lasting impact on others and yourself.
5. To apply this quote to your life, strive to make decisions that are in line with your values and beliefs, and be mindful of the consequences of your words and actions.