“No one, by swearing, makes themselves an ounce more honest; any more than a man makes himself wealthy by counting his gold. Oaths may make a liar a liar yet again, having lied about the oath as well. But it cannot alter the worth of an honest man's word.” HonestyPromiseOathHonest ManPromisesLiarOaths Book:The Punishment of the Gods Source: The Punishment of the Gods