“Even if you are sinking,, look at the hand extended to rescue you,, if you have to accept it any way,, don't -at least- promise it you will stay together forever,, that after you regain your safety on the shore, you will be obliged to keep your stupid promise.”
“Don't make any promises that you can't keep”
“I promise you. You will survive this. Feel my hand. It is yours now, my queen. I promise you. I am yours.”
“Didn't I promise I'd always look after you and keep you from harm?”
“If you start by promising what you don't even have yet, you'll lose your desire to work towards getting it.”
“I'm not a gentle pony... I promise you, you will have to work to keep your seat.”