Affection Quotes

1417 quotes by 966 authors

When we look within ourselves with psilocybin, we discover that we do not have to look outward toward the futile promise of life that circles… — Terence McKenna
The priceless treasure of boyhood is his endless enthusiasm, his high store of idealism, his affections and his hopes. When we preserve these, we have… — Herbert Hoover
Of all the tyrants the world affords, our own affections are the fiercest lords. — John Sterling
Besides, Rose Bradwardine, beautiful and amiable as we have described her, had not precisely the sort of beauty or merit which captivates a romantic imagination… — Walter Scott
There is something marvelously soft in the study of nature which attaches a name to every being, a thought to every name, affection and memories… — Charles Nodier
Do you know what makes the prison disappear? Every deep, genuine affection. Being friends, being brothers, loving, that is what opens the prison, with supreme… — Vincent Van Gogh
Though the human heart may have to pause for rest when climbing the heights of affection it rarely stops on the slippery slope of hatred. — Honore de Balzac
We need truth to grow in the same way that we need vitamins, affection and love. — Gary Zukav
Whether we consider the individual, family, local, national or international level, peace must arise from inner peace. For example, making prayers for peace while continuing… — Dalai Lama
Affection is the most important thing. And the quality of affection - with your friends, your lovers, your family. But particularly for your own generation. — Allen Ginsberg
The intellect searches out the Absolute order of things as they stand in the mind of God, and without the colors of affection. The intellectual… — Ralph Waldo Emerson
My affections are easily swayed and I can be very unfaithful. — Dusty Springfield
The more you love your children, the more care you should take to neglect them occasionally. The web of affection can be drawn too tight. — Dominique Sutton
For true devotion must issue from the heart, and consist in the truth and substances alone of what is represented by spiritual things; all the… — John of the Cross
We have a great deal more kindness than is ever spoken. (Despite) all the selfishness that chills like east winds the world, the whole human… — Ralph Waldo Emerson
It is expressions of affection rather than money and power that attract real friends. — Dalai Lama
I suspect that many of us, if given the chance to make one person in our lives love us more, would have no trouble in… — Kevin Hearne
Christ has not conquered my affections if He has to compete for my attention. — Leonard Ravenhill
Anger, hatred and jealousy never solve problems, only affection, concern and respect can do that. — Dalai Lama
Even more important than the warmth and affection we receive, is the warmth and affection we give. It is by giving warmth and affection, by… — Dalai Lama

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