How does one know when is it acceptable to break a promise? Is there something

How does one know when is it acceptable to break a promise? Is there something

How does one know when is it acceptable to break a promise? Is there something special about a vow, or is it just a social construct? I can envision various scenarios involving onerous mortgages and starving children, and my conclusion seems to be: "Well, you'll just know it when you see it". But that seems to suggest it's just based on my present whim.

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