The English have this extraordianry respect for longevity. The best example of this was Queen Victoria, a most unpleasant woman who achieved a sort of public affection simply by living to be an enormous age.
Of all the affections which attend human life, the love of glory is the most ardent.
When [Nancy Reagan] was presented with people who she really felt like weren't going to [judge her], there was such a floodgate of affection and warmth and physical affection that, most of the time, was kept at bay because, "Oh, someone's going to say something. " I think that [because of] so many things that happened to her in her childhood, but also in the press.
Yes, I do touch. I believe that everyone needs that
Our minds, like the needle in that compass, can focus on a variety of subjects throughout the day. But in the end, when they're left alone to settle, they'll focus on the objects of our greatest affection.
Faith reinvigorates the will, enriches the affections, and awakens a sense of creativeness. Active faith knows no fear, and it is a safeguard to me against cynicism and despair.
A mightier love for the Son of God, to overpower and subdue and lead captive these wayward and truant affections of the natural heart - this is what is needed.
To lead men, you have to lead them with affection.
In proportion as man gets back the spirit of manliness, which is self-sacrifice, affection, loyalty loan idea beyond himself, a God above himself, so far will he rise above circumstances, and wield them at his will.
At this time I choseas friends two little girls of my own age; but how shallow are the hearts of creatures! Oneof them had to stay at home for some months; while she was away I thought about her veryoften, and on her return I showed how pleased I was. However, all I got was a glance of indifference-my friendship was not appreciated. I felt this very keenly, and I no longer soughtan affection which had proved so inconstant. Nevertheless I still love my little school friend,and continue to pray for her, for God has given me a faithful heart, and when once I love,I love for ever.
The petty man is eager to make boasts, yet desires that others should believe in him. He enthusiastically engages in deception, yet wants others to have affection for him. He conducts himself like an animal, yet wants others to think well of him.
Love is exaggerated affection; affection is unexaggerated love! Always be sober in everything!
Fond memory brings the light of other days around me.
There is no power greater than true affection.
There is anguish in the recollection that we have not adequately appreciated the affection of those whom we have loved and lost.
It is funny how you do not miss affection until it is given, but once it is, it can never be enough; you would drown in it if possible.
People throw the word love around like confetti when they actually mean affection.
You should not have taken advantage of my sensibility to steal into my affections without my consent.
When it comes to accepting emotional support or affection, I'm a little guarded and hardened to that.
Affection is created by habit, community of interests, convenience and the desire of companionship. It is a comfort rather than an exhilaration.
