Loving someone liberates the lover as well as the beloved. And that kind of love comes with age.

He loved her. ... she can be talking to me about regular things but when she mentions Martin, her voice always falls a little bit and you can sense the intimacy. ... The sweetness of that relationship was always evident.

I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver.

I have a son, who is my heart. A wonderful young man, daring and loving and strong and kind.

That day, I learned that I could be a giver by simply bringing a smile to another person. The ensuing years have taught me that a kind word, a vote of support is a charitable gift. I can move over and make another place for someone. I can turn my music up if it pleases, or down if it is annoying. I may never be known as a philanthropist, but I certainly am a lover of mankind, and I will give freely of my resources.

love life, engage in it, give it all you've got. love it with a passion, because life truly does give back, many times over, what you put into it