Quote by Robert Bolt
When a man takes an oath...,hes holding his ownself in his own han

When a man takes an oath…,hes holding his ownself in his own hands. Like water. And if he opens his fingers then- he neednt hope to find himself again. – Robert Bolt

Other quotes by Robert Bolt

Even at our birth, death does but stand aside a little. And every day he looks towards us and muses somewhat to himself whether that day or the next he will draw nigh. – Robert Bolt

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Death
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Moralitys not practical. Moralitys a gesture. A complicated gesture learnt from books. – Robert Bolt

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Morals
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It profits a man nothing to give his soul for the whole world… but for Wales! – Robert Bolt

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Soul
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Promises
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Nothing weights lighter than a promise. – German Proverb

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Promises

We must not promise what we ought not, lest we be called on to perform what we cannot. – Abraham Lincoln

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One promises much, to avoid giving little. – Luc de Clapiers, Marquis de Vauvenargues

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Promises

A promise is a comfort for a fool. – Proverb

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I wish the Peace Corps and its volunteers continued success and perseverance. We are grateful for their contributions to society and dedication to providing assistance where it is needed. May the Peace Corps continue its legacy of service, both at home and abroad. – Kenny Marchant

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Peace

There was no before the beginning of our universe, because once upon a time there was no time. – John D. Barrow

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Whatever it is you want to do, take a job in that field. You will learn by experience and, slow and steady, youll get it done! – Rachael Ray

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