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“That's what people do who love you. They put their arms around you and love you when you're not so lovable.”
― Deb Caletti

“It is an absolute human certainty that no one can know his own beauty or perceive a sense of his own worth until it has been reflected back to him in the mirror of another loving, caring human being.”
― John Joseph Powell, The Secret of Staying in Love

“You know, sometimes the world seems like a pretty mean place.'

'That's why animals are so soft and huggy.”
― Bill Watterson, Scientific Progress Goes "Boink"

“You think that holding someone hard will bring them closer. You think that you can hold them so hard that you'll still feel them, embossed on you, when you pull away.
Every time Eleanor pulled away from Park, she felt the gasping loss of him.”
― Rainbow Rowell, Eleanor & Park

“Yay!�� Tyson went around the couches and gave everyone a big hug—even Octavian, who didn't look thrilled about it.”
― Rick Riordan, The Mark of Athena

“He was one of those guys who'd pronounce I'm a hugger as he came at you, neglecting to ask if the feeling was mutual.”
― Gillian Flynn, Gone Girl

“He gave her a quick, casual kiss on the cheek first. Then came the hug, and it was the hug that always made Laurel’s heart mush. Serious grip, cheek to the hair, eyes closed, just a little sway. Del’s hugs mattered, she thought, and made him impossible to resist.”
― Nora Roberts, Savor the Moment

“There was a roar of delight from the forward bench, and then the bearlike figure of Nils Ropehander came lumbering down the deck, bellowing congratulations.
"What's that? The General? Engaged? Well General, here's my hand in congratulations!"
The expression here's my hand turned out to be a loose one. Nils scooped Horace up in a massive bear hug of delight. The hug, unlike the expression, was not a loose one. When he released Horace, the young groom-to-be crumpled, moaning breathlessly, to the deck.”
― John Flanagan, The Emperor of Nihon-Ja

“It is never ridicule, but a compliment, that knocks a philosopher off his feet. He is already positioned for every possible counter-attack, counter-argument, and retort...only to find a big bear hug coming his way.”
― Criss Jami, Killosophy

“I wished I could spend the rest of my life... being slightly crushed by someone who loved me.”
― Gail Carson Levine, Ella Enchanted

“We forget that the sweetest joys are found in the simplest acts: hugs, laughter, quiet observation, basic movements, holding hands, pleasant music, shared stories, a listening ear, an unhurried visit, and selfless service. It is sad we forget a truth so elementary.”
― Richelle E. Goodrich, Making Wishes: Quotes, Thoughts, & a Little Poetry for Every Day of the Year

“#1487: Hug a cow.”
― H. Jackson Brown Jr., The Complete Life's Little Instruction Book

“Some moments can only be cured with a big squishy grandma hug.”
― Dan Pearce, Single Dad Laughing: The Best of Year One

“Laughter with those that understand us is music for the soul.
A hug at the right moment and a kind shoulder to lean on,
Is the sprinkle of magic that keeps us walking towards hope.”
― Mimi Novic

“In my view, there are many different kinds of hugs. There are the ones you give to huggers, people who hug all the time. These, to me, are by far the least special of all hugs. I see the outstretched arms for the third time in as many days-the expectation of an embrace- and I am drawn in by a feeling of good manners rather than sincere closeness. It's like shaking hands. There are also those I hug only once in a great while because I hardly ever see then, but who I don't necessarily feel that close to. Those kinds of hugs are probably the most awkward. I'm expected to hug so I do it, even if I'm not sure I want to. Hugs like these are brief, and I am always left wondering what sort of look the other person had on their face where I couldn't see. And then there are HUGS. Like the hugs my parents give me when I'm having a bad day, any sort of hug from Armon the giant, or a hug like the one with Yipes right now. Yipes and I are not apt to embrace each other unless there's a good reason to do it, but when there is a good reason, it's a hug that feels like it ought to.”
― Patrick Carman, Stargazer

“When the right person hugs you, it's like medicine. I'm so grateful for those few people in my life who are good for my soul.”
― Steve Maraboli

“A hug from a samurai girl is warmer than a heap of blankets and more meaningful than a pile of words.”
― Sandy Fussell, Shaolin Tiger

“Sometimes you have to hug yourself and squeeze your own shoulder and be thankful it is humanly possible.”
― Richelle E. Goodrich, Being Bold: Quotes, Poetry, & Motivations for Every Day of the Year

“Hugging her feels as comforting as a warm cup of coffee on a cold Boston winter night.”
― Evie Sterling, Protective Billionaire Boss

“Human touch is vital. Without it, we wither. With it, we thrive. And it is good preventive medicine.”
― Steve Goodier, Touching Moments: 60-Second Readings That Touch the Mind and the Heart

“I sat there terrified.
Why would anyone accept some random hug.
I'd never accepted a random hug in my life.
And never would!
Actually no.
What the fuck.
Who am I to deny.
I'd take the first one offered by anyone right now--even if I saw the person holding a giant knife behind his/her back.
Even if the person ended up stabbing me, I'd take a deep breath and put my mouth by his or her ear and say, "I knew you'd do this. I knew it, sweetheart. And, well I still thank you for the hug."
I turned the page.”
― Sam Pink, Rontel

“A simple hug can make all the difference.”
― Tommy Leonard, I Want To Hug An Ant

“Too much chaos in the mind. Need your affectionate hugs, not drugs.”
― Meghna Sodha

“Cassian needed the contact. Always needed physical contact, he'd learned. Probably thanks to a childhood spent with precious little of it.”
― Sarah J. Maas, A ​Court of Silver Flames

“You will always mine be, while I am always yours,
you bring me joy and calm, your hug - a sweet repose;
if you are next to me, to be always calm, I may,
during winter or summer, each night and day;
yet I always want you to know just this:
life is life, when dreams are bliss,
dreams to carry, follow, be,
of you I dream, like you’re with me��”
― Will Advise, На чист Български...: Pristine Bulgarian sayings...

“He's every bit as terrifying as any serpent.

I don't care. I run into his arms.”
― Holly Black, The Queen of Nothing

“One hug does more to wipe tears than a hundred hours of therapy.”
― Abhijit Naskar, World War Human: 100 New Earthling Sonnets

“With my head against his chest, as breath entered his body, I remembered that I was breathing too. How long had it been since I’d taken a deep breath?”
― S.D.G., Naked

“It makes me happy to know there's a man in your life that gives meaningful hugs like that.”
― Colleen Hoover, It Starts with Us

“Sometimes, you have to hug yourself and in those times, hug yourself like you would a dear friend—tightly, gently, and with love that says, ‘I am here for you.”
― Sanjo Jendayi