#affection

We can scarcely indeed look into any part of the sacred volume without meeting abundant proofs, that it is the religion of the Affections which God particularly requires. Love, Zeal, Gratitude, Joy, Hope, Trust, are each of them specified; and are not allowed to us as weaknesses, but enjoined on us as our bounden duty, and commended to us as our acceptable worship. ↗

— William Wilberforce

#christianity #god #religion #love

But I feel this, Helen: I must dislike those who, whatever I do to please them, persist in disliking me; I must resist those who punish me unjustly. It is as natural as that I should love those who show me affection, or submit to punishment when I feel it is deserved. ↗

— Charlotte Brontë

#love

...you have not only a very large portion of my affection and esteem, but all that I am capable of feeling... ↗

— Michael Kelahan

#esteem #feelings #love

I like the word 'affection' because it signifies something habitual, and we are soon to meet to try whether we have mind enough to keep our hearts warm. ↗

— Michael Kelahan

#hearts #love #warmth #love

When he fell down the stairs, he told people he'd had a stroke. He was just pissed out of his skull. I love Dirk, he is such a drama queen. ↗

— Ava Gardner

#ava-gardner #dirk-bogarde #love

LOVE is made up of a strong affection and patience whiles LUST is made up of a strong affection and impatience. Affection is common to them, but patience is not common. ↗

— Israelmore Ayivor

#affectionate #common #fall-in-love #good-relationship #i-love-you

Most people would rather give than get affection. ↗

— Aristotle

#get #give #most #people #rather

We are still so close, David and I. We were at a party the other day at my mum's house and I was sitting on his lap. We're very affectionate. And I looked at him and thought after being married for 11 years! We were the only couple who were even near each other at that party. We're soul mates. ↗

— Victoria Beckham

#after #being #close #couple #david

Curiosity is natural to the soul of man and interesting objects have a powerful influence on our affections. ↗

— Daniel Boone

#curiosity #influence #interesting #man #natural

Being Latin parents makes us extremely expressive with our affections. ↗

— Gloria Estefan

#being #expressive #extremely #latin #makes