“I guess I was wrong when I said I never promised anyone. I promised me.”

— Jim Henson

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American puppeteer 1936–1990

Jennifer Ashley (1974) American author

Source: The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie

“To defend the constitution, I will fight against thieves and all that I have said in the campaign. I haven’t promise miracles. I’ll do what I promised.”

Zoran Milanović (1966) Croatian politician

Source: "Croatian President Elect Zoran Milanović Gives First TV Interview" in Total Croatia News https://www.total-croatia-news.com/politics/40884-croatian-president-milanovic (17 January 2020)

“I am never going to make another comment about another capital city, I promise you, I promise you that.”

Robert Doyle (1953) Australian politician

News.com.au http://www.news.com.au/mayor-surprised-adelaide-has-tv/story-0-1225699598081

“You promised me I could measure your… particular abilities."
"Promised?" Kaladin asked. "I don't remember a promise."
"You grunted”

Brandon Sanderson book Words of Radiance

Source: Words of Radiance

“His cold eyes stared at me. At last, he said wearily: "I have more faith in Hitler than in anyone else. He alone has kept his promises, all his promises, to the Jewish people.”

Elie Wiesel book Night

Source: Night (1960)
Context: "Don't be deluded. Hitler has made it clear that he will annihilate all Jews before the clock strikes twelve."
I exploded:
"What do you care what he said? Would you want us to consider him a prophet?"
His cold eyes stared at me. At last, he said wearily:
"I have more faith in Hitler than in anyone else. He alone has kept his promises, all his promises, to the Jewish people."