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Affection: Quotations from Cyclopedia of Practical Quotations

Direct not him, whose way himself will choose; 'Tis breath thou lack'st, and that breath wilt thou lose.— Shakespeare — Richard II. Act II. Sc. 1. L. 29.

Here comes a man of comfort, whose advice Hath often still'd my brawling discontent.— Shakespeare — Measure for Measure. Act IV. Sc. 1. L. 8.

I pray thee cease thy counsel, Which falls into mine ears as profitless As water in a sieve.— Shakespeare — Much Ado About Nothing. Act V. Sc. 1. L. 3.

When a wise man gives thee better counsel, give me mine again.— Shakespeare — King Lear. Act II. Sc. 4. L. 76.

Many receive advice, only the wise profit by it.— PUBLIUS SYRUS — Maxim 152.

Affection is the broadest basis of good in life.— GEORGE ELIOT — Daniel Deronda. Bk. V. Ch. 35.

Even children follow'd with endearing wile, And pluck'd his gown, to share the good man's smile.— GOLDSMITH — The Deserted Village. L. 183.

Dear as the light that visits these sad eyes; Dear as the ruddy drops that warm my heart.— GRAY — The Bard. I. 3. L. 12.

The objects that we have known in better days are the main props that sustain the weight of our affections, and give us strength to await our future lot. X.— WM. HAZLITT — Table Talk. On the

Past and Future. I may not to the world impart The secret of its power, But treasured in my inmost heart I keep my faded flower.— ELLEN C. HOWARTH — Tis but a Little

Faded Flower. Who hath not saved some trifling thing More prized than jewels rare, A faded flower, a broken ring, A tress of golden hair.— ELLEN C. HOWARTH — Tis but a Little

Faded Flower. Talk not of wasted affection, affection never was wasted; If it enrich not the heart of another, its waters, returning Back to their springs, like the rain, shall fill them full of refreshment; That which the fountain sends forth returns again to the fountain.— LONGFELLOW — Evangeline. Pt. II. St. 1.

Affection is a coal that must be cool'd'; Else, suffer'd, it will set the heart on fire. Venus and Adonis. Line 387. Of such affection and unbroken faith As temper life's worst bitterness.— SHELLEY — The Cenci. Act III. Sc. 1.