Ian Somerhalder Quotes

I would endeavour to deserve my life, Sire.

I don't need a piece of paper to suggest that I can commit myself.

Only aim to do your duty, and mankind will give you credit where you fail.

My commitment is my commitment.

I signed on as the clown, and, by golly, I'll keep up my end of the bargain.

Faithful to the word given and the idea had.

To Jack, there was nothing more powerful than a promise made over a handshake. He would have died ー literally chosen death ー before breaking his word.

Anything less than your best dishonors God

For me, commitment boils down to honor.

An oath that is not to bee made is not to be kept.

We must work earnestly in the best light He gives us.

I said I wouldn't leave her.

I swear to you, Patch, to take your love and cherish it. And in return, to give you my body and my heart—everything I possess, I give to you. I am yours. Wholly and completely. Love me. Protect me. Fulfill me. And I promise to do the same.” ~ Nora + Patch

I swear to you, Nora Grey, on this day, from now and forever, to give myself to you. I am yours. My love, my body, my soul—I place in your possession and protection.” He held out the ring, a single offering, a binding promise. ~ Patch + Nora

Integrity is keeping a commitment even after circumstances have changed.

We each have a moral obligation to conserve and preserve beauty in this world; there is none to waste.

Every time we give our word, it counts. For the most part, people give their word entirely too often. Our word is a precious commodity and should be treated as such.

A person less fortunate than yourself deserves the best you can give. Because of duty, and honor, and service. You understand those words? You should do your job right, and you should do it well, simply because you can, without looking for notice or reward.

I do what I have to do," I say. I do what I have to do to save him. I do what I have to do to save Todd.

"I could give you my word as a Spaniard," Inigo said. "No good," the man in black replied. "I've known too many Spaniards."

Man cannot demand that others give up their lives to make him happy.

I hated the brutality, the sadism, and the insanity of Nazism. I just couldn't stand by and see people destroyed. I did what I could, what I had to do, what my conscience told me I must do. That's all there is to it. Really, nothing more.

When the Warrior takes on a commitment, he keeps his word.

If I didn't work as hard as I could, then I think it would be a bit like saying, 'God, thanks for giving me this ability, but I don't really care about it. I'm going to do something else, and I'm not going to work quite as hard.