"But I had promised my husband never to accept another engagement. It was not a very happy time for me"
- Dinah Sheridan
About this Quote
Dinah Sheridan's quote reflects a challenging choice she had to make. She had assured her hubby that she would not accept any other engagements, however this was not an easy pledge to keep. It was a time of inner conflict for her, as she was torn in between her commitment to her hubby and her desire to pursue her profession. She was likely sensation a sense of sadness and remorse, as she was unable to pursue her dreams due to her commitment to her husband. Her quote shows the tough choices we all have to make in life, and the sacrifices we need to in some cases make in order to honor our commitments. It is a suggestion that sometimes we should put our own desires aside in order to honor our promises.
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