Commitment Quotes

“Love is not weakness. It's the bravest act of our lives.”
― Georgia Scott, American Girl: Memories That Made Me

“When your manager is conducting a meeting or conference call and presents an idea or goal, they’re looking for commitment to tackle the task. If you start listing all of the reasons why it won’t work or argue unimportant details, your boss will see your effort as adversarial. You become a roadblock preventing everyone in the group from moving forward.... If you have a small concern or issue you want heard, save it for a personal moment later.”
― Ronald Harris, Concepts of Managing: A Road Map for Avoiding Career Hazards

“Courage is simply the commitment to do the right thing even when it is difficult.”
― Shawn Davis, The Talk: A Young Person's Guide to Life's Big Questions

“If you commit to being wise, that’s one less fool that you have to worry about.”
― Craig D. Lounsbrough

“Two more divorces. Free again, but it's just a feeling; freedom is not the absence of commitments, but the ability to choose - and commit myself to - what is best for me.”
― Paulo Coelho, The Zahir

“Choose any sport or entertainment that stimulates your mind and body. At least, commit to one.”
― Mitta Xinindlu

“Don't play to compete. Play to have fun.”
― Mitta Xinindlu

“If it's giving you stress, it's not the right game for you.”
― Mitta Xinindlu

“Play often. Play regularly. But never play all the time.”
― Mitta Xinindlu

“Some games require a certain skill. Never shy away from acquiring it if you find the game worthwhile.”
― Mitta Xinindlu

“Some plays are best shared with others, while some are best enjoyed alone.”
― Mitta Xinindlu

“Your family members will not always be around to play with you. Have other external trusted parties.”
― Mitta Xinindlu

“Have a variety of games in which you engage. Variety sharpens your cognitive skills.”
― Mitta Xinindlu

“Don’t be shy to play alone when others refuse to play with you or aren’t available due to other commitments.”
― Mitta Xinindlu

“Public places are for everyone to enjoy. Never allow a bully to infringe upon your right to use.”
― Mitta Xinindlu

“Commitment to another person's dream is not ownership; take active courage to work towards who you want to be.”
― Adeleke Aishat - Tashia

“Inspire yourself to take measurable steps towards who you want to be.”
― Adeleke Aishat - Tashia

“A marriage should start with a strong foundation and a gift to symbolize his commitment.”
― Elizabeth Camden, Carved in Stone

“Every great achievement was a vision before it became a reality. In that sense, it arose from commitment, not resignation to the inevitable.”
― Henry Kissinger, On China

“In ancient times, many great leaders, such as Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar, felt that they were descended from gods and part divine. Such self-belief would translate into high levels of confidence [... thus,] a self-fulling prophecy. You do not need to indulge in such grandiose thoughts, but feeling that you are destined for something great or important will give you a degree of resilience when people oppose or resist you. [...] You will continually try new things, even taking risks, confident in your ability to bounce back from failures and feeling destined to succeed.”
― Robert Greene, The Laws of Human Nature

“To commit to another person is to embark on a very adventurous journey. There is no one "right person" who will make it easier. You must be very wise and very patient to keep your love alive so it will last for a long time.”
― Thich Nhat Hanh, Fidelity: How to Create a Loving Relationship That Lasts

“When you have made a commitment to trust God with your life, have enough ‘action-packed faith’ to know that God will not mismanage your life.”
― Precious Avwunuma Emodamori

“Find a mission in your life. A commitment to a calling, a career, even a hobby focuses the mind and the soul. Psychotic patients report that they don't hear 'the voices' while they are busy working. Surely we ordinary people can calm our own internal voices with some intent activities. [...] Passion heals.”
― John J. Ratey, A User's Guide to the Brain: Perception, Attention, and the Four Theaters of the Brain

“Optimism can be thought of as a cheery disposition to always look on the bright side of life, even despite the evidence. It is an attitude that can easily breed complacency and inaction. Hope, on the other hand, is a more active and radical ideal that recognizes the real possibility of failure, yet at the same time holds on to the prospect of success despite the odds, driven by a deep commitment to an outcome we value.”
― Roman Krznaric, The Good Ancestor: A Radical Prescription for Long-Term Thinking

“A true leader will refuse the title but commit to the task.”
― Craig D. Lounsbrough

“You married?"

Quinn shook his head.

"Divorced?"

"Once. A long time ago."

So long ago, the brief attempt at marriage seemed more like a half-remembered bad dream than a memory. Bringing it up was like kicking a pile of ashes, stirring old flecks of emotional debris inside him-feelings of frustration and failure and regret that had long since gone cold.”
― Tami Hoag, Ashes to Ashes

“If you’re still standing on two feet, you might ask if you were really invested in the battle.”
― Craig D. Lounsbrough

“Commitment couldn’t compete with Freedom.”
― H.C. Roberts, Harp and the Lyre: Extraction

“Sean was a nice enough guy, but I had known their marriage was based more on practical considerations than commitment. They both wanted a family. They both had pieces missing and were tired of failing. Neither of them had learned, after two divorces, that people can't be applied to wounds like gauze.”
― Tananarive Due, Ghost Summer

“Challenge the status quo, embrace change, and lead with a commitment to constant evolution. The only constant in leadership is the need for adaptability.”
― Abhysheq Shukla, KISS Life "Life is what you make it"