long-term devotion Quotes

Love is not breathlessness; It is not excitement; It is not the promulgation of promises of eternal passion. That is just being “in love”, which any of us can convince ourselves we are. Love itself is what is left over when being in love has burned away, and this is both an art and a fortunate accident.

Love is much deeper than a feeling. Love is a commitment we make to people to always treat that person right and honorably.

In love, fidelity signifies this extended victory: the randomness of an encounter defeated day after day through the invention of what will endure.

There are two things every woman really wants: one, she wants to know that a man really loves her, and two, that he isn't going to stop.

Jealous?' Luce asked. They were alone now. She threw her arms around his broad shoulders and looked deep into his violet eyes. 'Why would you be jealous?' 'Because,' he said, rubbing his hands across her back. 'Your dance card is full. For all eternity.

I'll never violate my oath to the Honorable Elijah Muhammad to work night and day for the rise of my people. I've been at this for darn near 60 years; I'm too old now to do something different.

I vow to spend the rest of my life keeping your hands and feet warm.

For children love is a feeling; for adults, it is a decision. Children wait to learn if their love is true by seeing how long it lasts; adults make their love true by never wavering from their commitment.

Unlike many other Celts, I cannot claim that Celtic was my first love but I can say that it will be my last love.

Your mission isn't a project to check off your list. It's a commitment to which to dedicate your life.

Love me less, but love me for a long time

The fact that music is my first love and that after almost two decades, the love has grown every year... I'm truly thankful for that and want to always show my appreciation to those who keep me motivated and inspired.

Old cranks have practiced all their lives, just as old saints have likewise practiced all their lives. They just practiced different life principles.

Love as a verb. Love as a commitment.

I know that I'll forever be involved in ballet. This is where my life was meant to be, and I don't see myself straying completely away, ever.