Tenderness is a virtue.

Tenderness is a virtue.

And enough for me that when my hand touched your shoulder, you leaned on me; and when you felt me read more

And enough for me that when my hand touched your shoulder, you leaned on me; and when you felt me slip away, you called my name.

When he spoke, what tender words he used! So softly, that like flakes of feathered snow, They melted as they read more

When he spoke, what tender words he used! So softly, that like flakes of feathered snow, They melted as they fell.

A child's hand in yours -- what tenderness and power it arouses. You are instantly the very touchstone of wisdom read more

A child's hand in yours -- what tenderness and power it arouses. You are instantly the very touchstone of wisdom and strength.

The prudence of the best heads is often defeated by tenderness of the best hearts.

The prudence of the best heads is often defeated by tenderness of the best hearts.

The quality of strength lined with tenderness is an unbeatable combination, as are intelligence and necessity when unblunted by formal read more

The quality of strength lined with tenderness is an unbeatable combination, as are intelligence and necessity when unblunted by formal education.

What does one woman see in another than a man cannot see? Tenderness

What does one woman see in another than a man cannot see? Tenderness

Words lead to deeds.... They prepare the soul, make it ready, and move it to tenderness.

Words lead to deeds.... They prepare the soul, make it ready, and move it to tenderness.

What distinguishes a great artist from a weak one is first their sensibility and tenderness; second, their imagination, and third, read more

What distinguishes a great artist from a weak one is first their sensibility and tenderness; second, their imagination, and third, their industry.