How can you just break the promise?” “Sometimes people…
““How can you just break the promise?” “Sometimes people don’t understand the promises they’re making when they make them,” I said. Isaac shot me a look. “Right, of course. But you keep the promise anyway. That’s what love is. Love is keeping the promise anyway. Don’t you believe in true love?” I didn’t answer. I didn’t have an answer. But I thought that if true love did exist, that was a pretty good definition of it.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Fault in Our Stars by John Green, 2012
Love is defined by honoring commitments even when circumstances make it difficult, reflecting a deep, unconditional devotion.
In simple terms: Love means keeping promises despite challenges.
Key Takeaway
Honor commitments even when hard.
Themes
love
commitment
relationships
ethics
Mood
reflective
hopeful
serious
Type
literary
philosophical
romantic
When to use this quote
- romantic relationships
- friendship
- family obligations
- personal growth
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
unconditional love
moral duty
human connection
Questions to Reflect On
- What promises have you kept despite difficulty?
- How does keeping a promise shape your sense of love?
A Different Perspective
People may break promises unintentionally, making the ideal hard to achieve.