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.

Do not be afraid of showing your affection. Be warm and tender, thoughtful and affectionate. Men are more helped by read more

Do not be afraid of showing your affection. Be warm and tender, thoughtful and affectionate. Men are more helped by sympathy, than by service; love is more than money, and a kind word will give more pleasure than a present.

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.

Tenderness is the repose of Passion

Tenderness is the repose of Passion

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tenderness is a virtue.

Tenderness is a virtue.