Quotes about Commitment
Every Linton on the face of the Earth could melt into nothing before I'd agree to give up Heathcliff.
— Emily Bronte
If you wish to be a writer, write.
— Epictetus
There is but one way to tranquility of mind and happiness, and that is to account no external things thine own, but to commit all to God.
— Epictetus
Whatever your mission, stick by it as if it were a law and you would be committing sacrilege to betray it. Pay no attention to whatever people might say; this no longer should influence you.
— Epictetus
you should not wait for clapping of hands and shouts and praise to do your duty; but do good of your own accord.
— Epictetus
remain steadfast in pursuing your mission, always willing to shed distractions.
— Epictetus
Avoid taking oaths.
— Epictetus
But what master, I wonder, do you yourself serve? Money? Women? Boys? The emperor or one of his subordinates? It has to be one of them, or you wouldn't fret about such things.
— Epictetus
He didn't care; it was not his skin he wanted to save, but the man of honour and integrity. These things are not open to compromise or negotiation.
— Epictetus
Don't give in to second thoughts, because no one who wavers will make progress.
— Epictetus
Every good relationship, especially marriage, is based on respect. If it's not based on respect, nothing that appears to be good will last very long.
— Amy Grant
Put all your eggs in one basket and then watch that basket.
— Andrew Carnegie