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“If ever I utter an oath again may my soul be blasted to eternal damnation!” quote by George Bernard Shaw
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“If ever I utter an oath again may my soul be blasted to eternal damnation!”

George Bernard Shaw

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A dramatic warning that breaking a solemn promise brings severe spiritual consequences.

In simple terms: Breaking vows has dire spiritual cost.

Key Takeaway

Honor your word to avoid ruin.

Themes

integrity consequences spirituality

Mood

dramatic serious

Type

literary moral

When to use this quote

  • legal oath
  • personal vows
  • religious rituals
  • public declarations

Key Concepts

ethics promise damnation

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you value promises above personal cost?
  • What makes a vow sacred?
A Different Perspective

May be hyperbolic, not literal divine punishment.

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