Encouragement Quote by Alec Wilder
““Give me that warm feeling, That makes me believe again. Give me that soft answer, The kind you gave me way back when. Give me some true kindness, That brightens the sky again. Give me the best that's in you, And encouragement now and then. Dust off those long-lost manners! Bury ambition and guile! Unfurl those lovely banners Of virtue and laughter and style! Give me that warm feeling, Take off that impersonal glove. Remember, remember we're dealing With that fair and rare thing called love!””
About This Quote
Source Song: “Love” from the musical *The Music Man*, 1957
A plea for genuine affection, kindness, and sincerity over ambition and pretense.
In simple terms: Ask for true love and kindness.
Key Takeaway
Seek sincere connection.
Themes
love
kindness
authenticity
humility
joy
Mood
warm
hopeful
nostalgic
Type
poetic
inspirational
romantic
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- romantic partnership
- friendship
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
empathy
vulnerability
human connection
Questions to Reflect On
- What can you do to show genuine kindness today?
- How do you balance ambition with humility?
A Different Perspective
True love cannot be forced; it requires mutual effort and honesty.
