She also notes the male apostles that forsook and even denied Christ during His Crucifixion. He forsook alcohol, tobacco, and friendships with those he deemed "worldly". Later on, Ashoka conquered Greater India entire, before he adopted Buddhism and forsook war. Jordan forsook his erstwhile papal ally in exchange for an imperial investiture. However, he forsook his religious upbringing, choosing instead to pursue a military career. Liking the freedom he felt in America, he publicly forsook his German citizenship. He also forsook his anarchism for nationalist opinions. So Al-Ash'ari forsook Kalam and started following the traditions alone. He then forsook medicine to pursue journalism, finding it more exciting. After Jack forsook their bond, she chose to be with her true love, Kingsley Martin. My strength likewise now quite forsook me and probably will not return in this world. "Works in Progress", also forsook conventional props. From 1907 on, Sargent largely forsook portrait painting and focused on landscapes.