Quotes About Commitment

There is one elementary truth, the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself that Providence moves, too. Whatever you can do or dream you can do, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it. Begin it now.

Knowing is not enough, we must apply. Willing is not enough, we must do

At the moment of commitment, the entire universe conspires to assist you.

Wer das erste Knopfloch verfehlt, kommt mit dem Zuknöpfen nicht zu Rande.

These things resemble love. A warmhearted youth becomes strongly attached to a maiden: he spends every hour of the day in her company, wears out his health, and lavishes his fortune, to afford continual proof that he is wholly devoted to her.

Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Wishing is not enough; we must do.

The moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. All sorts of things occur to help one that would have never otherwise have occurred. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings, and material assistance which no man could have dreamed would have come his way. Whatever you do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it. Begin it now.

I bimbi non mantengono quel che promettono, i giovani mantengono assai di rado la parola e quando lo fanno è il mondo a non mantenerla con loro.

Il mondo mi risulta esecrabile e pauroso se solo devo dare spettacolo del mio ozio. Ma se mi si trova lieta al lavoro, instancabile nell'eseguire il mio dovere, allora posso sostenere gli sguardi di chiunque perché non ho bisogno di temere quelli divini.

Gar manches Herz verschwebt im Allgemeinen, Doch widmet sich das edelste dem Einen.

Who ever exerts himself in constant striving, Him we can redeem.

Now that's the sort of love Richard had always been looking for, enduring, defying obstacles, reciprocated.

I think you would prefer to be happy in your choice,to make your first marriage be your only marriage." Maria was right,of course. Going from marriage to marriage was not much different than going from man to man. Anastasia,at least,didn't see much difference in the two.She saw love as lasting forever. Anything less could not really be love.

You better think real carefully before you say anything, cateyes, because if you give me your love, I'm not going to let you take it back. I can't keep worrying about whether or not I can make you happy. I'll try my best but there isn't going to be any changing your mind later. Do you understand what I'm saying? If you're going to be my woman, there's no way in hell I'll ever let you go.

Anthony grinned at her, knowing that would probably infuriate her all the more. "My eyes have been a-wandering, as you put it, for the last nineteen years. Give them a rest, Roslynn. They settled on you and don't want to move on.

Anytime,anywhere,ask,and I am yours.

Ignore you, sweetheart? I think it would be easier to stop breathing." -Vasili

By your father's word has your life been given to me to protect. Now do I give you my life in return, yours to keep until the day I die. --Falon to Shanelle

You are not my wife yet, to concern yourself in my affairs." "And when I am your wife?" His conscience pricked him, making him snap, "You will learn not to question me." -Royce to Corliss-

If your partner rejects your efforts to regain your health, he or she should consider what it would feel like to be sleeping next to an empty place at night, instead of you. Encourage

One person with belief is worth a thousand people with only an interest.

The price of excellence in teamwork is eternal vigilance

Our obligations to our country never cease but with our lives.

Sink or swim, live or die, survive or perish with my country.