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'Tis not the many oaths that make the truth; But the plain single vow, that is vow'd true.
'Tis not the many oaths that make the truth; But the plain single vow, that is vow'd true.
Hasty resolutions are of the nature of vows, and to be equally avoided.
Hasty resolutions are of the nature of vows, and to be equally avoided.
Political promises are much like marriage vows. They are made at the beginning of the relationship between candidate and voter, read more
Political promises are much like marriage vows. They are made at the beginning of the relationship between candidate and voter, but are quickly forgotten.
When I was a young man I vowed never to marry until I found the ideal woman. Well, I found read more
When I was a young man I vowed never to marry until I found the ideal woman. Well, I found her -- but alas, she was waiting for the ideal man.
Men's vows are women's traitors!
Men's vows are women's traitors!
Vows made in storms are forgotten in calm.
Vows made in storms are forgotten in calm.
Your capacity to keep your vow will depend on the purity of your life.
Your capacity to keep your vow will depend on the purity of your life.
It is the purpose that makes strong the vow; But vows to every purpose must not hold.
It is the purpose that makes strong the vow; But vows to every purpose must not hold.
We must not promise what we ought not, lest we be called on to perform what we cannot.
We must not promise what we ought not, lest we be called on to perform what we cannot.
