Quote by Nan Fairbrother

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.

The hardest of all is learning to be a well of affection, an

Summary

This quote highlights the challenge of learning how to truly express love and affection to others consistently, rather than just when it is convenient or when we feel like it. It suggests that being a "well of affection" means offering love and care to others unconditionally, without expecting anything in return. Instead of being like a fountain that may only display affection when it suits our own desires, it encourages us to prioritize the needs and feelings of others as a genuine demonstration of love.

By Nan Fairbrother

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