525 Quotes About Affection

If my hand on yours trembles it's because bodies never lie.

The beauty and mystery of this world only emerges through affection, attention, interest and compassion . . . open your eyes wide and actually see this world by attending to its colors, details and irony.

You are a door to an existence she does not desire, but even if the room beyond is repugnant, that door has won a portion of her affection.

Desire for a person is not the same thing as having that unique appreciation and need for them, nor is affection. Desire waxes and wanes, and affection can be felt without long-standing commitment. But 'You matter to me' means that the long haul is accepted, even willingly taken on: I will carry you, hold you and applaud you, from here on in. Dependability: I will be here to take care of you. And when you are gone, I will be here to remember you.

If a mark of affection can sometimes be taken for an insult, perhaps the gesture of love is not universal: it too must be translated from one language to another, must be learned.

My grandma used to tell me that: “Animals are born as animals but humans are not. A human being is something adventitious and affection is necessary to be a human being. Whoever has a feeling of affection, he is a good human. Find them and make friends with them”-Red White Love: The Love of Liverpool FC

In her experience it was very difficult to offer a man affection and kindness without giving him the impression you were also offering a lay.

She’s not into you, Tom. She doesn’t love you. You can’t force someone to love you by doing them favors.

FRIENDSHIP IS THE WIND THAT OVERCOMES ADVERSITY, THE FOUNTAIN OF AFFECTION THAT FLOWS BY FAITH. FRIENDSHIP IS A GAME THAT BOTH OF THEM HAVE TO PLAY. IF ONE IS OUT, THE OTHER HAVE TO TAKE CARE.