“Laurel: I don't need a ring or a license, or a spetacular white dress. It's not marriage so much, or at all really, that matters. It's the promise. It's the knowing someone wants me to be part of his life. Someone loves me, that I'm the one for him. That's not just enough, it's everything.” WantNeedsMatterEnoughWhiteKnowingPromiseDressesRingsWant MeWeddingLicenseLaurelsKnowing Someone Author:Nora Roberts
“I hate being awake at three in the morning. It is the godforsaken heart of darkness when the body runs slow, and the brain runs slower, and all you want to do is sleep. But I had promises to keep, and miles to go before I could sleep. Or at least a couple of miracles to perform before I could go to bed.” WantHeartBodyRunningHateThreeSleepBrainMorningDarknessCouplePromiseBedMiracleI HateMilesAwakeHeart Of DarknessMiles To Go Book:Narcissus in Chains: An Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter Novel Source: Narcissus in Chains: An Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter Novel
“I hope you're as lucky as I am. The world needs inventors--great ones. You can be one. If you love what you do and are willing to do what it really takes, it's within your reach. And it'll be worth every minute you spend alone at night, thinking and thinking about what it is you want to design or build. It'll be worth it, I promise.” IfsThinkingWorldWantNeedsMotivationalNightMinutesDesignWillingPromiseLuckyWorth ItInventorI PromiseGreat OnesNight Thinking Author:Steve Wozniak
“And of course these days I feel like there is a nation of us - displaced southerners and children of the working class. We listen to Steve Earle, Mary J. Blige, and k.d. lang. We devour paperback novels and tell evil mean stories, value stubbornness above patience and a sense of humor more than a college education. We claim our heritage with a full appreciation of how often it has been disdained. And let me promise you, you do not want to make us angry.” WantFeelsMeanChildrenHas BeensStoriesValuesCoursesEvilNationsClassNovelCollegePromiseLet MeClaimsAngryAppreciationThese DaysSense Of HumorHeritageMaryWorking ClassStubbornnessCollege EducationSouthernerMary J Blige Book:Trash Source: Trash
“She thumped him again. He looked startled, then caught her flying fist in his hand and gently pried her fingers open. Very carefully he pressed a kiss into the exact center of her palm. 'Savannah? Were you trying to hit me?' 'I didn't hit you--twice, you scum. You didn't even notice the first time.' She sounded very irritated with him. For some reason it made him want to smile. 'I apologize, mon amour. Next time, I promise I will notice when you strike me.' The hard edge to his mouth softened into a semblance of a smile. 'I will even go so far as to pretend that it hurts, if you wish it.” IfsWantTryingFirstsMadeHardReasonHandsNextWishHurtPromiseKissingMouthsFirst TimeFingersEdgesCaughtStrikesFlyingApologizingNext TimeIt HurtsPalmsFistsI PromiseAmourIrritatedSemblanceI ApologizeScumSavannah Author:Christine Feehan
“I made promises to you that I'm not sure I can keep. None of it has anything to do with you. It's just that I don't know what to do now. You must be thinking what a rotten person I am. Well, believe me, I'm thinking the same thing. I don't know how this happened or why. Maybe I can get over it. Do you think you can wait - because I don't want you to stop loving me. I keep remembering us and how it was. I don't want to hurt you ... not ever.” ThinkingKnowsWantBelieveWellsPersonsMadeI CanRememberWaitingHurtKnow HowHappenedPromiseNot SureOver ItBelieve In MeGet OverRottenLoving MeThinking The Same Author:Judy Blume
“"I signed on for the role of ‘boyfriend,’ not ‘conscience.’ If you want wholesome and ethical, you’ll have to look elsewhere. But I promise that won’t be half as much fun as this is…" His hand slid down my side and over my hip, and my heart beat faster.” IfsWantLooksHeartHandsFunSidesHalfRolesMy HeartPromiseBeatsConscienceHipsFasterEthicalElsewhereI PromiseHeart Beat Author:Rachel Vincent
“I don't want to beg or promise you things I can't give you. There isn't much of me to give, but what I have is yours. This is all up to you, Sadie. If you want me, I'm yours. If you can't do this, then I'll walk away and leave you alone. I swear.” IfsWantGivingI CanWalksPromiseWant MeSwearUp To YouYou Want MeSadieIf You Want Me Book:Breathe Source: Breathe
“It’s a promise ring,” he said solemnly. “The lady at the store said it’s what you give the girl you love. It means I want to marry you someday.” WantGivingMeanSaidGirlPromiseStoresRingsSomedayGirl You Love Book:Night Road Source: Night Road
“I didn’t do anything wrong. All I know is I saw two people struggling to get inside these walls and they couldn’t make it. To ignore that because of some stupid rule seemed selfish, cowardly, and…well, stupid. If you want to throw me in jail for trying to save someone’s life, then go ahead. Next time I promise I’ll point at them and laugh, then go eat some of Frypan’s dinner.” PeopleIfsKnowsWantTryingWellsTwoNextLaughingStruggleSawsStupidWallPromiseDinnerSelfishJailNext TimeI PromiseCowardly Author:James Dashner