In the early days of Christianity the exercise of chastity was frequently combined with a close and romantic intimacy of affection between the sexes which shocked austere moralists.

— Havelock Ellis

It is the passion that is in a kiss that gives to it its sweetness it is the affection in a kiss that sanctifies it.

— Christian Nestell Bovee

I was born with an enormous need for affection, and a terrible need to give it.

— Audrey Hepburn

Jealousy is the grave of affection.

— Mary Baker Eddy

Love is not to be purchased, and affection has no price.

— St. Jerome

The hardest of all is learning to be a well of affection, and not a fountain; to show them we love them not when we feel like it, but when they do.

— Nan Fairbrother

Trust is that rare and priceless treasure that wins us the affection of our heavenly Father.

— Brennan Manning

We may not return the affection of those who like us, but we always respect their good judgment.

— Lillian Gordy Carter