To me affection is everything, and I can not live without it.

If people are really fond of me, they can think me as stupid as they like." Elisabeth's face grew thoughtful; she was always interested in the analysis of herself and her friends.

"How different we two are! I couldn't forgive a person for thinking me stupid, even if I knew that person adored me.

To me no amount of affection would make up for the lack of appreciation.

I want to be understood as well as liked, and that is where Christopher and I come across each other; he never understands me in the least.