Famous quotes containing the word promise:
“Martin Pawley: Do ya think maybes theres a chance we still might find her?
Ethan Edwards: Injunll chase a thing til he thinks hes chased it enough. Then he quits. Same way when he runs. Seems like he never learns theres such a thing as a critter thatll just keep comin on. So well find em in the end. I promise ya. Well find em, just as sure as the turnin of the earth.”
—Frank S. Nugent (19081965)
“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 (15641616)
“Youre gonna take the rap and play along. Youre gonna make every exact move I tell you. If you dont, Ill kill you. And Ill promise you one thing, it wont be quick. Ill break you first. You wont be able to answer a telephone or open a door without thinking This is it. And when it comes, it still wont be quick. And it wont be pretty.”
—Geoffrey Homes (19021977)