Quotes About Affection

It is often said that there should be no death or grief in children's stories. It is not wise to dwell on the dark and sad side of these things; but they have also a bright and lovely side, and since even the youngest, dearest, and most guarded child cannot escape some knowledge of the great mystery, is it not well to teach them in simple, cheerful ways that affection sweetens sorrow, and a lovely life can make death beautiful?

leave him free, and the mere sense of liberty would content him, joined to the knowledge that his presence was dear to those whom he loved best.

Tell them I think of them by day, pray for them by night, and find my best comfort in their affection at all times.

I might've said 'yes,' not because I love him any more, but because I care more to be loved than when he went away.

Like a confiding child, she asked no questions, but left everything to God and nature, Father and Mother of us all, feeling sure that they, and they only, could teach and strengthen heart and spirit for this life and the life to come. She did not rebuke Jo with saintly speeches, only loved her better for her passionate affection, and clung more closely to the dear human love, from which our Father never means us to be weaned, but through which He draws us closer to Himself.

I can't love anyone else; and I'll never forget you, Jo, never! never! with a stamp to emphasize his passionate words. - Laurie

It may be vain and wrong to say it, but- I'm afraid- Laurie is getting too fond of me. Then you don't care for him in the way it is evident he begins to care for you? And Mrs March looked anxious as she put the question. Mercy, no! I love the dear boy, as I always have, and am immensely proud of him, but as for anything more, it's out of the question.

I haven't the least idea of loving him or anybody else

It was the best thing he could have done, far more soothing than the most eloquent words, for Jo felt the unspoken sympathy, and in the silence learned the sweet solace which affection administers to sorrow.

Now, if you make fun of my plan I'll give you bad coffee for a week, and then where are you, sir? cried Mrs. Jo, tweaking him by the ear just as if he was one of the boys.

No, Mother, it is better as it is, and I'm glad Amy has learned to love him. But you are right in one thing. I am lonely, and perhaps if Teddy had tried again, I might have said 'Yes,' not because I love him any more, but because I care more to be loved than when he went away.

She said, hoping to soothe him with a little reason, which proved that she knew nothing about love.

To be loved and chosen by a good man is the best and sweetest thing which can happen to a woman, and I sincerely hope my girls may know this beautiful experience.

Beth seemed quite herself again, for at eighteen neither heads nor hearts ache long, and a loving word can medicine most ills.

It would trouble me sadly to make him unhappy, for I couldn't fall in love with the dear old fellow merely out of gratitude, could I?

El amor desecha el temor, y la gratitud vence el orgullo.

She wasn't a particularly handsome person, but mothers are always lovely to their children, and the girls thought that the gray cloak and unfashionable bonnet covered the most splendid woman in the world.

To be loved and chosen by a good man is the best and sweetest thing which can happen to a woman

and Meg opened her arms to her sisters, who clung about her with April faces for a minute, feeling that the new love had not changed the old.

Siempre volvían la cabeza antes de doblar la esquina, pues sabían que su madre estaría en la ventana para hacerles un gesto, sonreír y decirles adiós con la mano. En cierto modo, eso parecía darles fuerzas para hacer frente al día porque, estuvieran del humor que estuviesen, esa última imagen del rostro de su madre tenía sobre ellas el efecto de un rayo de sol.

for these foolish, affectionate people made a jubilee of every little household joy

blowzy head to her shoulder and kissing the wet cheek so tenderly that Jo cried even harder.

You are not listening to my moral remarks, Mrs. Laurence,—and Laurie paused, for Amy's eyes had an absent look, though fixed upon his face. Yes I am, and admiring the dimple in your chin at the same time. I don't wish to make you vain, but I must confess that I'm prouder of my handsome husband than of all his money. Don't laugh,—but your nose is such a comfort to me, and Amy softly caressed the well-cut feature with artistic satisfaction.

El cariño destierra el temor y la gratitud vence al orgullo.