"Make a pledge and mischief is nigh." was one of three phrases carved on the temple of Delphi in Greece. What does it mean? I see that a pledge means "a solemn promise or agreement to do or refrain from doing something" and that nigh means "near in space, time, or relation" - Why would making a pledge cause mischief?
What does "make a pledge and mischief is nigh" mean?
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