“Does it matter to you how I feel?
Not exactly, sweetheart - feelings are seventh on my list. Food. Shelter. Security. Intelligence. Strength. Productivity.
First and foremost, I care that you eat, everyday. Second, I care that you have somewhere to live; third, I care that you're safe. Fourth, I care that you are intelligent, and your mind is trained to solve the problems of your life. Fifth, I care that you're strong, because the world is hard. And sixth, I care that you're productive - I want you to contribute to the human family. And I believe that if you have all of those things, they will add up to you feeling great. I believe that if I take care of one through six, number seven will take care of itself.”