Bob Woodward Quotes

Be able to keep a secret or promise when you know in your heart that it is the right thing to do.

I have been the last to sign this treaty; I will be the last to break it.

Secrecy is the chastity of friendship.

Confidentiality is a virtue of the loyal, as loyalty is the virtue of faithfulness.

Keeping a secret is a commitment

When I make a promise about keeping something in confidence, I do.

If someone tells me something and asks me to keep it a secret, I always do.

I come from a place where when you shake someone's hand, it is a deal.

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

Human beings exist that have integrity, that know how to keep their mouth shut, that know the bigger picture, that don't sell out their friends.

Keep your word. Honor commitments, and they will double back to honor you.

Confidentiality is an ancient and well-warranted social value.

I honored my commitments, and as president, I will honor every commitment that I make to the men and women of this country.

You learned the two greatest thing in life, never rat on your friends, and always keep your mouth shut.

Some secrets are meant to be taken to the grave, and that's what I plan on doing with all mine. They're not necessarily my secrets to tell. I'm the gatekeeper of other people's secrets.

Do not betray the people.

My commitment is my commitment.

If thou hast heard a word, let it die with thee.

I will never break the word of a prince spoken in a public place, for my honor's sake.

Resolved, That every member of this Congress considers himself under the ties of virtue, honor, and love of his country, not to divulge, directly or indirectly, any matter or thing agitated or debated in Congress, before the same shall have been determined, without leave of the Congress; nor any matter or thing determined in Congress, which a majority of the Congress shall order to be kept secret. And that if any member shall violate this agreement, he shall be expelled this Congress, and deemed an enemy to the liberties of America, and liable to be treated as such …

I swore to my parents that no one would ever be able to buy me.

Everybody has the prerogative for their own career in this business, and I firmly believe that to this day. But if you and I give each other our word - call me corny - I think you have an obligation to uphold that.

To Jack, there was nothing more powerful than a promise made over a handshake. He would have died ー literally chosen death ー before breaking his word.

Every time we give our word, it counts. For the most part, people give their word entirely too often. Our word is a precious commodity and should be treated as such.

Betray not a secret even though racked by wine or wrath.