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

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

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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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Vows are made in storms and forgotten in calm weather. – Thomas Fuller

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Not the maker of plans and promises, but rather the one who offers faithful service in small matters. This is the person who is most likely to achieve what is good and lasting. – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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In the midst of great joy, do not promise anyone anything. In the midst of great anger, do not answer anyones letter. – Chinese Proverb

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