Affection Quote by William Goldman
““There is no room in my body for anything but you. My arms love you, my ears adore you, my knees shake with blind affection. My mind begs you to ask it something so it can obey. Do you want me to follow you for the rest of your days? I will do that. Do you want me to crawl? I will crawl. I will be quiet for you or sing for you, or if you are hungry, let me bring you food, or if you have thirst and nothing will quench it but Arabian wine, I will go to Araby, even though it is across the world, and bring a bottle back for your lunch. Anything there is that I can do for you, I will do for you; anything there is that I cannot do, I will learn to do.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unpublished Verse, 2020
Expresses absolute devotion, offering limitless service and sacrifice for a beloved, portraying love as boundless obedience.
In simple terms: Total devotion promises any act for the beloved.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate balanced love that respects personal boundaries.
Themes
love
devotion
service
obedience
romance
Mood
passionate
intimate
poetic
Type
poetic
romantic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal vows
- artistic expression
- relationship counseling
Key Concepts
Unconditional love
self‑sacrifice
boundary issues
Questions to Reflect On
- Where should love end and self‑preservation begin?
- How can one love without losing autonomy?
A Different Perspective
Unrestricted devotion can lead to self‑loss and unhealthy dependency.
