Commitment Quotes Novels & Stories

Something hovers at the back of my mind, but the thoughts don't coalesce. Don't think about it.... It'll come when the time's right.... I knock back the last of the coffee. Time to get on with that speech. Tucking the photo safely back in my wallet, in much more cheerful mood, I return to my desk. Since my mind is a blank, I search the internet for inspiration, trying to find the right words. Quotes about marriage.... ".... A happy marriage is the work of two people...." Not exactly appropriate.... ".... A perfect marriage is just two imperfect people who refuse to give up on each other...."

“Drink?” I shook my head. “I think I drank enough last night.” A small smirk curled his lips, but he didn’t push. Instead, he leaned against the bar, watching me. “Are you having second thoughts?” I lifted my chin. “No.” “Good.” He took a slow sip of his whiskey. “Because once I commit to something, I don’t go back on my word.” His words sounds like both a promise and a warning. I crossed my arms. “Neither do I.”

Getting it, he began to flip the pages of the big book that could be mistaken for an encyclopedia. His eyes stumbled on a quote by Martin Luther King Jr. It said: "Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter." He raised his eyes from the quote, and his brain began to process the words, mechanically. Then a question popped up: What am I silent about? Anderson quickly hopped down from his bed. He took a jotter and began to scribble, quickly. Done, he skedaddled his eyes through what he'd written. He checked the calendar on his phone; two weeks till next month.

the judge said. "While the commitment begins with the two of you, its effect radiates outward. It touches your family and friends and ultimately all of society. When this commitment is seriously made and continuously fulfilled, it leads to the richest and most rewarding of human relationships. Your relationship will take more than love. It will take trust, to know in your hearts that you want only the best for each other. Dedication, to stay open to one another, to learn and grow, even when it is difficult to do so. And faith, to go forward together without knowing what the future holds for you both."

I promised without hesitation, my commitment unwavering. Ashton nodded firmly, a sense of relief washing over him. "Then I'll let go. No more building doomsday shelters for 'what ifs' and you need to stop using 'I'm doing my job' as an excuse. I'm fully aware that you're on duty eighty-five percent of the time we're together."

A final intermission of laughter takes over before I resume, this time in hopes of finishing without any further interruptions. "That I have ever met," I continue. "But you're my 'said word," and I wouldn't want it any other way. All my life, I feared commitment—in all essence of the word—whether it was about other people leaving one day or myself, but that all slowly changed when I got to know you for you!" Max mouths 'I love you,' encouraging me to carry on.

"It is a promise, a commitment, and a love that extends beyond the boundaries of a simple present." He looked into Mitchell's eyes, his gaze unwavering. "You see, Mitchell, my gift to you is my heart. It is a promise to cherish you, to support you, and to always be there for you. It is a commitment to our journey together, through the ups and downs, the joys and challenges."

I'm committed to ensuring the success of our endeavors. Ejay's gaze lingered on Martin, searching for something beyond the words spoken. "Trust is paramount in our world," he stated, his tone carrying a weight of significance. "I need to know that I can rely on you completely." Martin met Ejay's piercing gaze with unwavering determination. "Ejay, you have my complete trust," he asserted, his voice steady. "I'm fully committed to our cause, and I'll do whatever it takes to further our interests."

Ethan added his own two words: “Let’s begin.” Finally, Lisa’s gentle but resolute “Always ready” brought a quiet finality to the plan, sealing our collective commitment in the chat. I held my breath, taking in each short but powerful response. Through these simple words, each of them conveyed a steadfast confidence and commitment. They, just like me, were putting everything on the line for Neil's freedom. A wave of warmth filled my heart, reminding me that I wasn’t fighting this battle alone.

he asked. “Always.” “I used to think commitment meant narrowing my life,” he said. “Like choosing one thing meant losing access to all the others.” “And now?” “Now I think commitment is how you enter your life more fully,” he said. “By giving something your presence instead of your anxiety.” Lena felt something soften in her chest. “That’s how it feels with you,” she said. “Not like I’m giving anything up. Like I’m arriving.” He reached for her hand not urgently, not possessively. She laced her fingers through his.