Quotes about Intimacy
Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same
— Emily Bronte
Nelly, I am Heathcliff - he's always, always in my mind - not as a pleasure, any more then I am always a pleasure to myself - but, as my own being.
— Emily Bronte
An unguarded face is a deep well; you don't go there casually, without ropes or lamps.
— Barbara Brown Taylor
Anything will give up its secrets if you love it enough. Not only have I found that when I talk to the little flower or to the little peanut they will give up their secrets, but I have found that when I silently commune with people they give up their secrets also - if you love them enough
— George Washington
Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence.
— George Washington
The best parent, the best sibling, the best friend and even God are more interested in being with you, than above you,
— Sarah Young
Living close to Me requires making Me your First Love—your highest priority.
— Sarah Young
I MEET YOU in the stillness of your soul. It is there that I seek to commune with you.
— Sarah Young
In order to know My will, you must spend time with Me— enjoying My Presence.
— Sarah Young
I am always with you, so you have no reason to be afraid. Your fear often manifests itself in excessive planning. Your mind is so accustomed to this pattern of thinking that you are only now becoming aware of how pervasive it is and how much it hinders your intimacy with Me. Repent of this tendency and resist it whenever you realize you are wandering down this well-worn path. Return to My Presence, which always awaits you in the present moment. I accept you back with no condemnation.
— Sarah Young
It is easy to touch up your outward appearance, to look as if you have it all together. Your attempts to look good can fool most people. But I see straight through you, into the depths of your being. There is no place for pretense in your relationship with Me. Rejoice in the relief of being fully understood. Talk with Me about your struggles and feelings of inadequacy.
— Sarah Young
When you are with someone you trust completely, you feel free to be yourself. This is one of the joys of true friendship.
— Sarah Young