Delicacy Quote by Jonathan Swift

Let us consider that swearing is a sin of all others peculiarly clamorous, and provocative of Divine judgment.

— Isaac Barrow

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

— William Shakespeare

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

Swearing is like making a promiss which one has to keep.

— Kevin Symphorien

A whoreson jackanapes must take me up for swearing; as if I borrowed mine oaths of him and might not spend them at my…

— William Shakespeare

“If a situation requires swearing to God it is — by definition — extreme.”

— Pam Houston

To swear, except when necessary, is becoming to an honorable man.

— Anonymous

Swearing is an art form. You can express yourself much more exactly, much more succinctly, with properly used curse words.

— Coleman Young

Occasionally he would very nearly swear.

— Terry Pratchett

To swear is neither brave, polite, nor wise.

— Alexander Pope

No parent can consistently teach faith in Christ who profanes the name of Deity. Profanity is never heard in the well-ordered home. Swearing is…

— David O. McKay

Speaking the Lord’s name with reverence must simply be part of our lives as members of the Church... we do not use foul language.…

— Spencer W. Kimball