Swear Quotes
To swear is to make a promise with real weight behind it, and these quotes show that weight in different settings. One line observes that liars are always the most disposed to swear, using the act of swearing to expose dishonesty rather than confirm truth. Another is a light, self-deprecating vow never to use a word incorrectly. A third is formal and political, an oath to assume national executive power, and a fourth is a brotherly vow of shared freedom, the kind of promise sworn between equals rather than to an institution.
These swear quotes range from formal oaths of office to personal vows between friends, showing how the same word can carry political, moral, or purely playful weight.
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Acting Quotes
I've been in 30 car crashes, none of 'em my fault, I swear on a stack of midgets... OK, they were probably all my fault.
I swear, I have not played 'Dare Iz A Darkside' damn near since I did it. Seriously!
Allegiance Quotes
Today, January 23, 2019, I swear to formally assume the powers of the national executive as president in charge of Venezuela.
Always Quotes
I couldn't swear that I believed in the law - or in the American legal system.
I hardly ever swear. So when I do, my husband knows it's extremely serious.
American Quotes
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the quote about liars and swearing suggest?
It observes that liars are always most disposed to swear, implying that a strong insistence on swearing something is true can sometimes be a warning sign of dishonesty rather than proof of it.
Is there a formal political oath among these swear quotes?
Yes, one quote is a formal vow to assume national executive powers as acting president, showing swear used in its official, ceremonial sense.
Do the quotes include a lighthearted use of swear?
Yes, one quote is a playful vow to rather die than misuse the word 'literally' as an intensifier, treating swear as an exaggerated, humorous promise.
Is there a quote about swearing between friends or allies?
Yes, one quote is a brotherly vow not to rest until freedom is gained, framing swear as a bond made between equals rather than to an institution.
Where can I find more quotes about loyalty and commitment?
Browse our Allegiance collection for more on loyalty and sworn commitment.
For more on trust and commitment, see our Allegiance and American collections.
