Love shouldn't make a beggar of one. I wouldn't want love if I had to beg for it, to barter or qualify it. And I should despise it if anyone ever begged for my love. Love is something that must be given -- it can't be bought with words or pity, or even reason.
Jacqueline SusannAbout author
- Author's profession: Author
- Nationality: american
- Born: August 20, 1918
- Died: September 21, 1974
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