Quotes about Affection

We never live so intensely as when we love strongly. We never realize ourselves so vividly as when we are in full glow of love for others.

They slipped briskly into an intimacy from which they never recovered.

If your love for your wife can be measured, it is not big enough.

It is not the size of the ring, but the size of the love.

A loving heart is the truest wisdom.

Real wealth is affirmation, affection, humanity, and brotherhood.

I love you, Aletta. I want you to be my wife. And no matter how long you need, I'll wait for you. Do you hear me?" "Of course I hear you," she finally whispered, opening her eyes. "I'm right here, after all." With a wry smile, he cupped her face in his hands and kissed her, slow and deep. Already breathless, she filled her lungs and looked into his eyes.

She looked at him for the longest time, and he sensed she wanted to tell him something, so he kept quiet, giving her ample opportunity. She finally stood on tiptoe and kissed him, high on the cheek, about as far away from his mouth as she could get. But that was okay. She'd kissed him. It was a start. And he'd take it.

He kissed her forehead and the curve of her cheek. "I love you, McKenna. I have for some time now. And when Hawkins mentioned the option of you marrying today . . ." He brushed the hair from her temple and kissed her there. Twice. A weakness settled in her knees. His laughter came soft. "It wasn't hard for me to know what I wanted to do. So just to be clear . . . honor had little to do with my actions today. They were mostly selfish at heart.

When I have learned to love God better than my earthly dearest, I shall love my earthly dearest better than I do now.

The most desired gift of love is not diamonds or roses or chocolate. It's focused attention.

Your mate doesn't live by bread alone; he or she needs to be 'buttered up' from time to time.