Affection Quote by John Dryden
“Let grace and goodness be the principal loadstone of thy affections.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Hind and the Panther”, 1687
Grace and goodness should be the foundation of one’s deepest emotions and actions.
In simple terms: Make grace and goodness central.
Prioritize virtue in feelings.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- leadership
- community service
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can one cultivate grace daily?
- What obstacles hinder moral consistency?
Idealistic; may be hard to practice consistently.