Is it not time to cry that the blind shall see, the deaf hear, the lame walk? But that which fanaticism formerly promised to its elect, science now accomplishes for all men.
White bridal dresses stunning and pure, bringing promises, binding two souls together, life forces connected, holding the same vision.
When you find the sort of people who will show up to give you a ride exactly when they've promised to do so, hold on to them for dear life.
Every day is a chance to start over. Any day can be bad, surely, but any day can be good, can be great, and that promise, that potential, is a beautiful thing indeed.
At times it may feel hopeless. That life is unforgiving. Breathe. In the hopelessness of life, we find hope and promise. We find strength.
The plum-colored night sky was shifting to pink to make room for the day, which looked as though it might turn out “glorious and whimsical,” as the Key West Citizen had promised.
Please promise to take the very best care of my only girl. With so much love my heart might split in two...
I didn’t want to cry in front of you.” He wiped away the tears with the pad of his thumb. “I want you to cry in front of me.
Humans elect leaders on the basis of the promises they make. We [vampires] try to elect ours based solely on the strength of their character.
She promised him she would love him until she was physically unable to anymore and then after when all she could do was hold his photograph.
I love you so much, so much,” he mutters. “It’s always been you. It always will be.
Children believe what you promise. They are excited and expectant. Your nature must be like theirs: bold, daring, unafraid and eager to experience the victory God has already assured.
I kept trying to tell people that just because I was young didn't mean I could speak for all young people.
A scheme of which every part promises delight, can never be successful; and general disappointment is only warded off by the defence of some little peculiar vexation.
In the past, even Alex's promises hadn't prevented a reoccurence. She didn't have a choice. She wished he could see that as clearly as she did.
I find I'm unable to speak, unable to move, snared in his serious gaze like some kind of frightened rabbit
Promises, like gardens need weeding from time to time to produce healthy results.
Even if we fight, don’t you ever think I don’t want this. I want this more than I’ve wanted anything. I want YOU more than anything.
Pain of the past never goes away, you just find a way to deal with it. And in the future....... all the promise it holds.... that's what keeps you moving forward, and out of the darkness.
I’m hard to love, but I love hard, like my heart is the sun yearning to tan your naked body. I promise I won’t burn you.
I’d like to be your friend—but only if you promise not to ever, ever count on me.
