Charlotte Bronte Affection Quotations

You know full well as I do the value of sisters' affections: There is nothing like it in this world.

But I feel this, Helen: I must dislike those who, whatever I do to please them, persist in disliking me; I must resist those who punish me unjustly. It is as natural as that I should love those who show me affection, or submit to punishment when I feel it is deserved.

That to begin with; let respect be the foundation, affection the first floor, love the superstructure.