I was a hugger. I’ve always been a hugger. I didn’t realize that is really jarring for a lot of Brits. I guess I started to understand very quickly that the formality on the outside carried through on the inside, that there is a forward-facing way of being, and then you close the door and […]
Affection Quotes
With the qualities of cleanliness, affection, patience, dignity, and courage that cats have, how many of us, I ask you, would be capable of becoming cats?
Our affections are our life. We live by them; they supply our warmth.
A slight touch of friendly malice and amusement towards those we love keeps our affections for them from turning flat.
Our affections, however laudable, in this transitory world, should never master us; we should guide them, guide them.
Self-interest is the enemy of all true affection.
“Affection,” said Miss Lavinia, glancing at her sister for corroboration, which she gave in the form of a little nod to every clause, “mature affection, homage, devotion, does not easily express itself. Its voice is low. It is modest and retiring, it lies in ambush, waits and waits. Such is the mature fruit. Sometimes a […]
We may not return the affection of those who like us, but we always respect their good judgment.
Let grace and goodness be the principal loadstone of thy affections. For love which hath ends, will have an end; whereas that which is founded on true virtue, will always continue.
My girlfriend told me I should be more affectionate. So I got two girlfriends.
