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

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


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This page presents the quote "When an oath is taken ... the mind is more attentive; for it guards against two things, the reproach of friends and offence against the gods.". Author of this quote is Sophocles. This quote is about reproach, friends, oath, two, mind, taken, offence, two things,.