Becoming Quote by Anonymous

To swear, except when necessary, is becoming to an honorable man. [Lat., In totum jurare, nisi ubi necesse est, gravi viro parum convenit.]

— Quintilian

When a gentlemen is disposed to swear, it is not for any standers-by to curtail his oaths.

— William Shakespeare

It is a melancholy consideration that there should be several among us so hardened and deluded as to think an oath a proper subject…

— Joseph Addison

Consider your honour, as a gentleman, of more weight than an oath.

— Solon

To swear is neither brave, polite, nor wise.

— Alexander Pope

The idea that no gentleman ever swears is all wrong. He can swear and still be a gentleman if he does it in a…

— Mark Twain

An oath, sir, is an end of all strife, and it is God's ordinance.

— Anne Hutchinson

When it was reported to General Washington that the army was frequently indulging in swearing, he immediately sent out the following order: The general…

— George Washington

It's a sin to swear.

— Jayson Williams

Oaths are not the credit of men but men of oaths.

— Aeschylus

For now, Lady Queen," he said, "allow us to continue to obey you. But give us honorable instructions, Lady Queen," he said, turning a…

— Kristin Cashore

First of all, Jesus clearly tells us not to swear oaths.

— Tripp York