Promise

Promise

A promise is a commitment by someone to do or not do something.

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Famous quotes containing the word promise:

    Angela Vickers: Did you promise to be a good boy? Not to waste your time on girls?
    George Eastman: I don’t waste my time.
    Michael Wilson (1914–1978)

    In soliciting donations from his flock, a preacher may promise eternal life in a celestial city whose streets are paved with gold, and that’s none of the law’s business. But if he promises an annual free stay in a luxury hotel on Earth, he’d better have the rooms available.
    Unknown. Charlotte Observer (October 6, 1989)

    Good Master Mustardseed, I know your patience well. That same cowardly, giant-like ox-beef hath devoured many a gentleman of your house. I promise you, your kindred hath made my eyes water ere now.
    William Shakespeare (1564–1616)