Quote by Wallis Simpson

I look a hundred and weigh 110 - you won't love me when you see the wreck England has made me.

I look a hundred and weigh 110 - you won't love me when you

Summary

This quote expresses self-consciousness and an inner feeling of inadequacy. The speaker is suggesting that their appearance may be deceiving, as they might look well physically but feel emotionally or psychologically damaged due to the state of England. It implies that external appearances do not always reflect internal realities and that the speaker anticipates being judged unfavorably once others become aware of their true condition.

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