George Bernard Shaw on affection
George Bernard Shaw97 quotes“First love is only a little foolishness and a lot of curiosity.”
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The reasonable man adapts himself to the world: the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself.
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George Bernard ShawGeorge Bernard Shaw You’ll never have a quiet world till you knock the patriotism out of the human race.
George Bernard ShawGeorge Bernard Shaw A drunken man is happier than a sober one.
George Bernard ShawGeorge Bernard Shaw Never lose a chance: it doesn’t come every day.
George Bernard ShawGeorge Bernard Shaw Life is not meant to be easy, my child; but take courage: it can be delightful.
George Bernard ShawGeorge Bernard Shaw Life does not cease to be funny when people die any more than it ceases to be serious when people laugh.
George Bernard ShawGeorge Bernard Shaw What you are to do without me I cannot imagine.
George Bernard ShawGeorge Bernard Shaw When your heart is broken, your boats are burned: nothing matters any more. It is the end of happiness and the beginning of peace.
George Bernard ShawGeorge Bernard Shaw After all, the wrong road always leads somewhere.
George Bernard ShawGeorge Bernard Shaw The difference between a lady and a flower girl is not how she behaves, but how she’s treated.
George Bernard ShawGeorge Bernard Shaw Imitation is not just the sincerest form of flattery – it’s the sincerest form of learning.
George Bernard ShawGeorge Bernard Shaw As long as I have a want, I have a reason for living. Satisfaction is death.
George Bernard ShawGeorge Bernard Shaw Animals are my friends and I don’t eat my friends.
George Bernard ShawGeorge Bernard Shaw He knows nothing; and he thinks he knows everything. That points clearly to a political career.
George Bernard ShawGeorge Bernard Shaw A pessimist is a man who thinks everybody is as nasty as himself, and hates them for it.
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Someone rejected you does not mean you are not worthy. Maybe they can’t afford to be with you.
Jacklyn TysonJacklyn Tyson I will love you from afar it’s better this way because close up it hurts too much.
Melissa AndersonMelissa Anderson Maybe if you hold me tight, our love won’t be as shallow.
Mira R. AridiMira R. Aridi Sometimes a person is in peace & in the piece at the same time.
Jessica CollinsJessica Collins Between day and night there was a moment of silence.
Frode GaslandFrode Gasland But doesn’t it hurt to feel so much and pretend not to?
Brad NeatonBrad Neaton Admire your sweet way of glowing; your passionate way of flowing.
Ana SoulfulAna Soulful Darling, you are a warrior, for even though each day feels like a battle, you keep fighting and live on.
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More on affection
I am certain of nothing but the holiness of the heart’s affections, and the truth of imagination.
John KeatsJohn Keats That man who is without religion and mercy should be rejected. A guru without spiritual knowledge should be rejected. The wife with an offensive face should be given up, and so should relatives who are without affection.
ChanakyaChanakya The simulated approval and affection with which parents and teachers are often urged to solve behavior problems are counterfeit. So are flattery, backslap-ping, and many other ways of “winning friends.
B. F. SkinnerB. F. Skinner In a relationship, the word ‘sorry’ is worth more than gold. However, the more it’s mentioned the lesser your love and affection becomes.
Mwanandeke KindemboMwanandeke Kindembo The kindness and affection from the public have carried me through some of the most difficult periods, and always your love and affection have eased the journey.
Princess DianaPrincess Diana Whatever a man depends upon, whatever rules his mind, whatever governs his affections, whatever is the chief object of his delight, is his god.
Charles SpurgeonCharles Spurgeon You set the standards for how you will be treated. People will treat you the exact way you treat yourself. So be good to you. Take time for yourself. Rest. Play. Shower yourself with affection, support, and gifts.
Iyanla VanzantIyanla Vanzant It was lovely to receive the affection from some of the supporters of our biggest rival, It doesn’t happen to you very often in your career.
RonaldinhoRonaldinho
