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Jaths: Quotations from Shakespearian Quotations
Nor the unsuppressive metal of our spirits, To think, that, or our cause, or our performance, Did need an oath; when every drop of blood, That every Roman bears, and nobly bears, Is guilty of a several bastardy, If he do break the smallest particle— J. C. ii. 1.
Of any promise that hath pass'd from him. "Tis not the many oaths that make the truth;— A. W. iv. 2.
But the plain single vow, that is vow'd true. Not yours, in good sooth! 'Heart, you swear like a comfit-maker's wife! Not you, in good sooth; and, As true as I live; and, As God shall mend me; and, As sure as day; And giv'st such sarcenet surety for thy oaths, as if thou never walk'dst further than Finsbury. Swear me, Kate, like a lady as thou art, a good mouth-filling oath; and leave in sooth, and such protest of pepper gingerbread, to velvetguards, and Sunday citizens.— H. IV. PT. I. iii. 1.
Trust none; For oaths are straws, men's faiths are wafer-cakes, And hold-fast is the only dog, my duck; Therefore, caveto be thy counsellor.— H. V. ii. 3
Myself, myself confound! Heaven, and fortune, bar me happy hours! Day, yield me not thy light; nor night, thy rest! Be opposite, all planets of good luck, To my proceeding, if, with pure heart's love, Immaculate devotion, holy thoughts, I tender not thy beauteous princely daughter. R. III. iv. 4 An oath, an oath; I have an oath in heaven: Shall I lay perjury upon my soul? No, not for Venice.— M. V. iv. 1.
I'll take thy word for faith, not ask thine oath; Who shuns not to break one, will sure crack both.— P. P. i. 2.
Do not believe his vows; for they are brokers, Not of that die which their investments show, But mere implorators of unholy suits, Breathing like sanctified and pious bonds, The better to beguile.— H. i. 3.
Your oaths are past, and now subscribe your name, That his own hand may strike his honour down, That violates the smallest branch herein.— L. L. i. 1
Come, swear it, damn thyself, Lost, being like one of heaven, the devils themselves