Binding Quote by Thomas Southerne

Unfortunately, in today's world we have to be reminded that the power of an oath derives from the fact that in it we ask…

— James L. Buckley

OATH, n. In law, a solemn appeal to the Deity, made binding upon the conscience by a penalty for perjury.

— Ambrose Bierce

“An oath is a frightening thing when you are prepared to keep it, and I felt it tightening around my soul even as I…

— Rob S. Rice

An oath is a promise-and a promise can be made regardless of feeling.

— Veronica Rossi

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

— Anne Hutchinson

When an oath is taken ... the mind is more attentive; for it guards against two things, the reproach of friends and offence against…

— Sophocles

Oaths are the counterfeit money with which we pay the sacrifice of love.

— Ninon de L'Enclos

Never take a solemn oath. People think you mean it.

— Norman Douglas

An oath-the strongest of religious ties.

— James Madison

The oath adds nothing to the obligation. For a covenant, if lawful, binds in the sight of God, without the oath, as much as…

— Thomas Hobbes

Oath-taking is really a pathetic confession of our own dishonesty. What do we find it necessary to introduce our promises by some tremendous formula?…

— John Stott

Oaths are but words, and words but wind.

— Samuel Butler