Affection Quote by Audrey Hepburn
“I was born with an enormous need for affection, and a terrible need to give it.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Audrey Hepburn Legacy, 1995
A deep yearning for love coexists with a strong drive to express love, highlighting the human need for both receiving and giving affection.
In simple terms: Want love and need to give love.
Cultivate both receiving and giving affection.
Themes
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When to use this quote
- family life
- friendship
- counseling
- volunteering
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance receiving and giving love?
- What blocks you from expressing affection?
May overlook personal boundaries or self‑care.