Affection Quote by Jeremy Collier
“Without discretion, people may be overlaid with unreasonable affection, and choked with too much nourishment.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Moral Treatise, 1695
Warns that excessive affection and indulgence can become suffocating, hindering true freedom.
In simple terms: Too much love and care can be stifling.
Balance affection with personal autonomy.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- parenting
- romantic partnerships
- friendships
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When does care become control?
- How to set healthy boundaries?
Overprotectiveness can limit growth.