68 Promise Quotes To Show You The Importance Of Keeping Them

Promise

Promises have been there since time immemorial. Promises to remain together, promises to do something, promises to keep secrets, etc. Promises are deeply reassuring. They make you feel for that moment that things will be fine and nothing could possibly go wrong.

Some promises are done under oath, some with witnesses, some in sacred places, etc. From marriage vows to military oaths and all the smaller declarations in between, promises are meant to be honored. It's always better not to make a promise than to make one and break it.

Some people are better at keeping promises than others. They would rather do anything to the point of losing their lives rather than break a promise. They are very devoted and loyal to their promises which is commendable. Others on the other hand don't need much to break a promise.

For instance, someone may know how vital a secret is because they were told to promise not to tell anyone about it. They may even solemnly swear never to reveal it to anyone but they will still be unable to keep it to themselves. They break their promise by telling it to one person or anyone who cares to listen.

If someone entrusts you with a secret, it's always best to keep it. Likewise, if you make a promise, it's important that you keep it too. If you are unsure about being able to keep the promise, don't make it.

Many times effort is better than promise. Instead of promising to do something, just simply go ahead and do it. Because you can promise something that you are unable to fulfill later on.

Here is a hand-picked collection of promise quotes to bring to mind the importance of promises. After all, it's only fair to both parties to only make promises you intend to keep.

Promise Quotes

Tohru, Tohru. You've got a fever again. You don't have to push yourself so hard. You don't have do things the way I did. You can just be yourself, do things your own way, one step at a time. You'll get there, I promise. Just be yourself, you'll be fine.

Tohru, Tohru. You’ve got a fever again. You don’t have to push yourself so hard. You don’t have do things the way I did. You can just be yourself, do things your own way, one step at a time. You’ll get there, I promise. Just be yourself, you’ll be fine.

Promise me you’ll always remember: You’re braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.

Promise me you’ll always remember: You’re braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.

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I promise to be on your team. I promise to be faithful. I promise to be quick to forgive. I promise to always surprise you. I promise to stand by you. I promise to trust you, respect you, follow you, honor you and support you. I promise to love you, always.

I promise to be on your team. I promise to be faithful. I promise to be quick to forgive. I promise to always surprise you.

Ms. Honda, I can tie my tie faster than I used to and it looks better. And fewer of my vegetables have been dying lately. And uhm, I talk to more people now…some at least…These are small things – I know they are. But I’m trying. I’m working hard to get better at this stuff that I’m not good at. Basically, I want to change myself little by little, but ..someday, I want to be able to open the box that I’ve stuffed all my frightening feelings into and truly experience them without being swallowed whole. I want to keep the promise I made that day. But I’ve got a long way to go… you’ve been worried and I didn’t notice. I’m sorry… I know I’m still as lame as I’ve always been and there’s still a lot of things that I can’t tell you. Not yet. Just know: I’m changing little by little so that someday I’ll have the courage to tell you everything.

Ms. Honda, I can tie my tie faster than I used to and it looks better. And fewer of my vegetables have been dying lately.

Kyo Sohma: Does this mean your training Sabbatical is finally over? Kazuma Sohma: Yes it is. I’m afraid I can’t afford to spend any more time away from the dojo. Kyo Sohma: Great! So can I go back to the dojo too then? That’s what you said right? Kazuma Sohma: For now, you will continue to live here. Kyo Sohma: So what? You’re just going to break your promise? I guess you’re scared of Akito too? Kazuma Sohma: That’s not it. My observations have led me to believe that this is the best environment for you. Whether the two of you living under the same roof was a coincidence or fate, the fact remains – she is a comfort to you. Kyo Sohma: Master, please I can’t stand it here. It’s like I’m sitting in a lukewarm bath and my skin’s getting pruney. Sometimes, I hate it so much I feel like I want to scream. I didn’t ask for this. I don’t need to be comforted. Kazuma Sohma: That isn’t true. That’s not hate you feel.

Kyo Sohma: Does this mean your training Sabbatical is finally over?
Kazuma Sohma: Yes it is. I’m afraid I can’t afford to spend any more time

Kazuma Sohma: No, Kyo. You will continue living here. Kyo Sohma: Wadda you mean? You promised! Kazuma Sohma: This is the best place for you to live right now, I think. The environment here has done you good and will continue to do so. I think you know it, too. Whether by coincidence or fate, I believe that you have come to live in this house for a reason. Kyo Sohma: But I hate it here! Even the damn air in this place is smothering me. I hate it. I just want to get outta here. Kazuma Sohma: No, I don't think it's that at all, Kyo. It's not hate.

Kazuma Sohma: No, Kyo. You will continue living here.
Kyo Sohma: Wadda you mean? You promised!
Kazuma Sohma: This is the best place for you to live

I gotta say I didn't know what to make of all this when she told us, but it looks like Tohru's fitting right in here. I'm happy for her. And I guess I can understand why she didn't want to say anything at first; but, still, we made a promise. The three of us swore over Kyoko's grave: when the time came, we would be there to help each other, no matter what. That probably sounds a bit overdramatic, but it wasn't, really, for us. After all, Tohru was our first real friend and everything.

I gotta say I didn’t know what to make of all this when she told us, but it looks like Tohru’s fitting right in here.

Howl : You're looking well, Madame Suliman. Madam Suliman : Rather weak disguise. Didn't I teach you better? Howl : I'm not trying to outwit you. I kept my oath. I reported when summoned. Now 'mother' and I will go. Madam Suliman : I think not.

Howl : You’re looking well, Madame Suliman.
Madam Suliman : Rather weak disguise. Didn’t I teach you better?
Howl : I’m not trying to outwit you. I

I promise to be there when you need me. I promise to hug you tight when you're lonely. I promise to wipe your tears when they fall and I promise to keep you, not for the rest of my life but for the rest of yours because you are my everything.

I promise to be there when you need me. I promise to hug you tight when you’re lonely. I promise to wipe your tears when they fall and I promise to keep you, not for the rest of my life but for the rest of yours because you are my everything.

Let this coming year be better than all the others. Vow to do some of the things you've always wanted to do but couldn't find the time.

Let this coming year be better than all the others. Vow to do some of the things you’ve always wanted to do but couldn’t find the time.

I once asked God in a dream if I could see the world, he answered me, "When you die I will show you more than that boring world has to offer. I promise." Am I silly to think he will make good on his promise to me? I think we will be traveling to different galaxies, into the universe next door, out in space where a black hole will no longer be a mystery but a radiant sight to see. I do, I think he will find me upon my death and fly with me into the depths of his creation.

I once asked God in a dream if I could see the world, he answered me, “When you die I will show you more than that boring world has to offer. I promise.” Am I silly to think he will make good on his promise to me? I think we will be traveling to different galaxies, into the universe next door, out in space where a black hole will no longer be a mystery but a radiant sight to see. I do, I think he will find me upon my death and fly with me into the depths of his creation.

Scripture tells us to envision that everyone shall sit under their own vine and fig tree and no one shall make them afraid. If we’re to live up to her own time, then victory won’t lie in the blade, but in all the bridges we’ve made. That is the promise to glade, the hill we climb if only we dare. It’s because being American is more than a pride we inherit. It’s the past we step into and how we repair it. We’ve seen a forest that would shatter our nation rather than share it. Would destroy our country if it meant delaying democracy. This effort very nearly succeeded.

Scripture tells us to envision that everyone shall sit under their own vine and fig tree and no one shall make them afraid. If we’re to live up to her own time, then victory won’t lie in the blade, but in all the bridges we’ve made. That is the promise to glade, the hill we climb if only we dare. It’s because being American is more than a pride we inherit. It’s the past we step into and how we repair it. We’ve seen a forest that would shatter our nation rather than share it. Would destroy our country if it meant delaying democracy. This effort very nearly succeeded.

I remember when each 4th lot was vacant and overgrown, and the landlord only go this rent when you had it, and each day was clear and good and each moment was full of promise.

I remember when
each 4th lot was vacant and overgrown, and the landlord
only go this rent
when you had
it, and each day was clear and good and each moment was
full of promise.

Revelation announces that God is still in control and that he will conclude this stage of history the way he has promised.

Revelation announces that God is still in control and that he will conclude this stage of history the way he has promised.

You're the love of my life and my best friend. I'm so happy that I get to spend the rest of my life with you. I love the ways you find to make me smile every single day. I promise to spend every day trying to make you smile too.

You’re the love of my life and my best friend. I’m so happy that I get to spend the rest of my life with you. I love the ways you find to make me smile every single day. I promise to spend every day trying to make you smile too.

I love you for your sense of humor, your generous heart, and your ability to make any situation an adventure. I love you now and I promise to love the person you'll become as you change and grow in the coming years.

I love you for your sense of humor, your generous heart, and your ability to make any situation an adventure. I love you now and I promise to love the person you’ll become as you change and grow in the coming years.

The Lord is always faithful to His promises. In your life, He will not be an exception. May every of His promises for your life come true today. You will not labour in vain. Have a beautiful day. Good morning.

The Lord is always faithful to His promises. In your life, He will not be an exception. May every of His promises for your life come true today. You will not labour in vain. Have a beautiful day. Good morning.

Many times people think if God has called you to something, he's promising you success. He might be calling you to fail to prepare you for something else through the failure.

Many times people think if God has called you to something, he’s promising you success. He might be calling you to fail to prepare you for something else through the failure.

I DECLARE God is going before me making crooked places straight. He has already lined up the right people, the right opportunities and solutions to problems I haven't had. No person, no sickness, no disappointment, can stop His plan. What he promised will come to pass.

I DECLARE God is going before me making crooked places straight. He has already lined up the right people, the right opportunities and solutions to problems I haven’t had. No person, no sickness, no disappointment, can stop His plan. What he promised will come to pass.

It's not like that...I really have any memories of it...but God and the Zodiacs Spirit made a promise. I'm sure of it. A long time, hundreds of years ago. To be together... ...For eternity. Even if they were reborn several times... They would go his side, and never leave. They would go to see him. They would always... Always...to be together. We Member of the Zodiac are still bound by that promise. Even with no memories of it. The Blood of the Spirits remembers. A bond may look like a beautiful thing from the outside...but if those involved see it as a burden, it's nothing but a shackle. That's why it's a curse.

It’s not like that…I really have any memories of it…but God and the Zodiacs Spirit made a promise. I’m sure of it. A long time, hundreds of years ago. To be together… …For eternity. Even if they were reborn several times… They would go his side, and never leave. They would go to see him. They would always… Always…to be together. We Member of the Zodiac are still bound by that promise. Even with no memories of it. The Blood of the Spirits remembers. A bond may look like a beautiful thing from the outside…but if those involved see it as a burden, it’s nothing but a shackle. That’s why it’s a curse.

God has not forgotten you, He is closer to you now more than you can imagine, because He loves you very much, and He saw the Best in you, and The best is yet to come for you.

God has not forgotten you, He is closer to you now more than you can imagine, because He loves you very much, and He saw the Best in you, and The best is yet to come for you.

God's plan is not to abandon this world, the world which he said was "very good." Rather, he intends to remake it. And when he does he will raise all his people to new bodily life to live in it. That is the promise of the Christian gospel.

God’s plan is not to abandon this world, the world which he said was “very good.” Rather, he intends to remake it. And when he does he will raise all his people to new bodily life to live in it. That is the promise of the Christian gospel.

I’m different. I have a “special existence.” I have been given an “eternal promise.” And everyone is waiting for me. So, I’m wanted. Because… that’s what father said.

I’m different. I have a “special existence.” I have been given an “eternal promise.” And everyone is waiting for me. So, I’m wanted. Because… that’s what father said.

Buddhism, particularly as it is popularly practiced, promises improvement through karma. Islam and Christianity promise eternal paradise to the faithful. And that is a powerful opiate, certainly, the hope of a better life to come. But there's a Sufi story that challenges the notion that people believe only because they need an opiate. Rabe'a al-Adiwiyah, a great woman saint of Sufism, was seem running through the streets of her hometown, Basra, carrying a torch in one hand and a bucket of water in the other. When someone asked her what she was doing, she answered, 'I am going to take this bucket of water and pour it on the flames of hell, and then I am going to use this torch to burn down the gates of paradise so that people will not love God for want of heaven or fear of hell, but because He is God.'

Buddhism, particularly as it is popularly practiced, promises improvement through karma. Islam and Christianity promise eternal paradise to the faithful. And that is a powerful opiate, certainly, the hope of a better life to come. But there’s a Sufi story that challenges the notion that people believe only because they need an opiate. Rabe’a al-Adiwiyah, a great woman saint of Sufism, was seem running through the streets of her hometown, Basra, carrying a torch in one hand and a bucket of water in the other. When someone asked her what she was doing, she answered, ‘I am going to take this bucket of water and pour it on the flames of hell, and then I am going to use this torch to burn down the gates of paradise so that people will not love God for want of heaven or fear of hell, but because He is God.’

And I vaguely remember Lara smiling at me from the doorway, the glittering ambiguity of a girl’s smile, which seems to promise an answer to the question but never gives it. The question, the one we’ve all been asking since girls stopped being gross, the question that is too simple to be uncomplicated: Does she like me or LIKE me?

And I vaguely remember Lara smiling at me from the doorway, the glittering ambiguity of a girl’s smile, which seems to promise an answer to the question but never gives it. The question, the one we’ve all been asking since girls stopped being gross, the question that is too simple to be uncomplicated: Does she like me or LIKE me?

God’s plan is to place you in a better position than you are in right now. Hold on to His promises. He will see you prosper.

God’s plan is to place you in a better position than you are in right now. Hold on to His promises. He will see you prosper.

Listen…I’ll take you with me. I’ll keep my promise. It took me a really long time. But now I’ll keep it…my whole life. Okay?

Listen…I’ll take you with me. I’ll keep my promise. It took me a really long time. But now I’ll keep it…my whole life. Okay?

I had wondered. I had wondered if she had any intention of keeping her promise that we would be continued. I had wondered who called, and why, and what made her so upset. But I'd rather wonder than get answers I couldn't live with.

I had wondered. I had wondered if she had any intention of keeping her promise that we would be continued. I had wondered who called, and why, and what made her so upset. But I’d rather wonder than get answers I couldn’t live with.

Speak quietly to yourself and promise there will be better days. Whisper gently to yourself and provide assurance that you really are extending your best effort. Console your bruised and tender spirit with reminders of many other successes. Offer comfort in practical and tangible ways – as if you were encouraging your dearest friend. Recognize that on certain days the greatest grace is that the day is over and you get to close your eyes. Tomorrow comes more brightly.

Speak quietly to yourself and promise there will be better days. Whisper gently to yourself and provide assurance that you really are extending your best effort. Console your bruised and tender spirit with reminders of many other successes. Offer comfort in practical and tangible ways – as if you were encouraging your dearest friend.
Recognize that on certain days the greatest grace is that the day is over and you get to close your eyes. Tomorrow comes more brightly.

And he couldn’t know, because he wasn’t the last person she kissed, because he hadn’t been left with an unkeepable promise, because he wasn’t me.

And he couldn’t know, because he wasn’t the last person she kissed, because he hadn’t been left with an unkeepable promise, because he wasn’t me.

Over the years I've learned how to lock myself up in a prison of hope, knowing that God has nothing but His best planned for me. He promised me things concerning my ministry and my life.

Over the years I’ve learned how to lock myself up in a prison of hope, knowing that God has nothing but His best planned for me. He promised me things concerning my ministry and my life.

God has a plan for you – I can promise you that. Your life is sacred. There is and always has been a path for your soul, and if you follow that path, it will lead you to the inner utopia that your soul longs to experience in this lifetime.

God has a plan for you – I can promise you that. Your life is sacred. There is and always has been a path for your soul, and if you follow that path, it will lead you to the inner utopia that your soul longs to experience in this lifetime.

Beginnings can be delicate or explosive. They can start almost invisibly or arrive with a big bang. Beginnings hold the promise of new lessons to be learned, new territory to be explored, and old lessons to be recalled, practiced, and appreciated. Beginnings hold ambiguity, promise, fear, and hope. Don’t let the lessons, the experiences of the past, dampen your enthusiasm for beginnings. Just because it’s been hard doesn’t mean it will always be that difficult. Don’t let the heartbreaks of the past cause you to become cynical, close you off to life’s magic and promise. Open yourself wide to all that the universe has to say. Let yourself begin anew. Pack your bags. Choose carefully what you bring, because packing is an important ritual. Take long some humility and the lessons of the past. Toss in some curiosity and excitement and what you haven’t yet learned. Say your good-byes to whose you’re leaving behind. Don’t worry who you will meet or where you will go. The way has been prepared. The people you are to meet will be expecting you. A new journey has begun. Let it be magical. Let it unfold. Take time now to honour the beginning.

Beginnings can be delicate or explosive. They can start almost invisibly or arrive with a big bang. Beginnings hold the promise of new lessons to be learned, new territory to be explored, and old lessons to be recalled, practiced, and appreciated. Beginnings hold ambiguity, promise, fear, and hope.

Don’t let the lessons, the experiences of the past, dampen your enthusiasm for beginnings. Just because it’s been hard doesn’t mean it will always be that difficult. Don’t let the heartbreaks of the past cause you to become cynical, close you off to life’s magic and promise. Open yourself wide to all that the universe has to say.

Let yourself begin anew. Pack your bags. Choose carefully what you bring, because packing is an important ritual. Take long some humility and the lessons of the past. Toss in some curiosity and excitement and what you haven’t yet learned. Say your good-byes to whose you’re leaving behind. Don’t worry who you will meet or where you will go. The way has been prepared. The people you are to meet will be expecting you.

A new journey has begun. Let it be magical. Let it unfold. Take time now to honour the beginning.

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Amra conducted research on the quotes with the assistance of Annabele.

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