"In fact her maturity and blood kinship converted……" — Toni Morrison

"In fact her maturity and blood kinship converted her passion to fever, so it was more affliction than affection. It literally knocked her down at night, and raised her up in the morning, for when she dragged herself off to bed, having spent another day without his presence, her heart beat like a gloved fist against her ribs. And in the morning, long before she was fully awake, she felt a longing so bitter and tight it yanked her out of a sleep swept clean of dreams."

— Toni Morrison

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Most people would rather give than get affection. — Aristotle
If equal affection cannot be, let the more loving be me. — Wystan Hugh Auden
To be fond of dancing was a certain step towards falling in love. — Jane Austen
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I have often been asked why I am so fond of playing male parts. As a matter of fact, it… — Sarah Bernhardt
I definitely don't think that money can buy you love. It can buy you affection but certainly not love. — George Best
I have been extremely touched by these signs of affection on the part of all the Thai people. — Bhumibol Adulyadej

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