In order that he might rob a neighbour whom he had promised to defend, black men fought on the coast of Coromandel and red men scalped each other by the great lakes of North America

We promised to be kind to each other, to be patient, to forgive each other’s faults, to be steadfast and true, and to keep joy in our love.

Nothing in life is promised except death.

Poets are the only people to whom love is not promised, and not vouchsafed.

I promised myself I wouldn’t let you complete me.

For years politicians have promised the Moon. I’m the first one to be able to deliver it.

I didn’t like where I once was, so I promised myself I wouldn’t be back there.

If tomorrow wasn’t promised, what would you give for today?