I was given to understand that there was a certain document in existence which assured success."
Others have advised me on a certain document, which could make success a certainty.
I believed that the there was no such document that could assure success.
A man is sitting on a couch.
I could not stay late at work nor go in on Saturdays when it was necessary.
selling of debt
Two men are on a rocky beach.
The girl has flowers
The man is playing a trombone