There is the kiss of welcome and of parting, the long, lingering, loving, present one; the stolen, or the mutual read more

There is the kiss of welcome and of parting, the long, lingering, loving, present one; the stolen, or the mutual one; the kiss of love, of joy, and of sorrow; the seal of promise and receipt of fulfillment.

The happiness of life is made up of minute fractions - the little, soon-forgotten charities of a kiss or smile, read more

The happiness of life is made up of minute fractions - the little, soon-forgotten charities of a kiss or smile, a kind look, a heart-felt compliment, and the countless infinitesimals of pleasurable and genial feeling

The decision to kiss for the first time is the most crucial in any love story. It changes the relationship read more

The decision to kiss for the first time is the most crucial in any love story. It changes the relationship of two people much more strongly than even the final surrender; because this kiss already has within it that surrender.

[I kiss the soil] as if I placed a kiss on the hands of a mother, for the homeland is read more

[I kiss the soil] as if I placed a kiss on the hands of a mother, for the homeland is our earthly mother. I consider it my duty to be with my compatriots in this sublime and difficult moment.

When I saw you, I was afraid to meet you... When I met you, I was afraid to kiss you... read more

When I saw you, I was afraid to meet you... When I met you, I was afraid to kiss you... When I kissed you, I was afraid to love you... Now that I love you, I'm afraid to lose you.

Stolen kisses are always sweetest

Stolen kisses are always sweetest

Teach not thy lip such scorn, for it was made For kissing, lady, not for such contempt.

Teach not thy lip such scorn, for it was made For kissing, lady, not for such contempt.

Take it and return it: the kiss of love

Take it and return it: the kiss of love

Kiss and make up--but too much makeup has ruined many a kiss.

Kiss and make up--but too much makeup has ruined many a kiss.