Affection Quote by Thomas Merton

It is in deep solitude and silence that I find the gentleness with which I can truly love my brother and sister.

— Thomas Merton

Solitude and silence teach me to love my brothers for what they are, not for what they say.

— Thomas Merton

The fruit of solitude is increased sensitivity and compassion for others. There comes a new freedom to be with people. There is new attentiveness…

— Richard J. Foster

Only in solitude do we find ourselves; and in finding ourselves, we find in ourselves all our brothers in solitude.

— Miguel de Unamuno

“In solitude we can come to the realization that we are not driven together but brought together. In solitude we come to know our…

— Henri Nouwen

“Loneliness is painful; Solitude is peaceful. Loneliness makes us cling to others in desperation; solitude allows us to respect others in their uniqueness and…

— Henri J.M. Nouwen

Solitude and silence teach me to love my friends for what they are, not for what they say.

— Anonymous

I have been a lucky man. To feel the intimacy of brothers is a marvelous thing in life. To feel the love of people…

— Pablo Neruda

I hold this to be the highest task of a bond between two people: that each shall stand guard over the solitude of the…

— Rainer Maria Rilke

Our dearest one. Fear nothing of the forest. There is no danger in solitude. We have no need of our brothers. Let us forget…

— Ayn Rand

Silent solitude makes true speech possible and personal. If I am not in touch with my own belovedness, then I cannot touch the sacredness…

— Brennan Manning

Solitude is a courageous encounter with our naked, most raw and real self, in the presence of pure love.

— Richard Rohr