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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.
Vows made in storms are forgotten in calms.
Vows made in storms are forgotten in calms.
Vows made in storms are forgotten in calm.
Vows made in storms are forgotten in calm.
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.
A vow is fixed and unalterable determination to do a thing, when such a determination is related to something noble read more
A vow is fixed and unalterable determination to do a thing, when such a determination is related to something noble which can only uplift the man who makes the resolve.
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.
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.
