. . and I imagine that, though cold and haughty in her general demeanor, and even exacting in her requirements, she has strong affections for those who can reach them . . .
Those who incessantly underestimate people will one day experience an incident that would make them want to plead everyone they had offended in the world.
(n.) The quality of being haughty; disdain; arrogance.
Act as if you don't know me, and i will make it seem as though you don't exist.
Consider an achievement accidental if it is not coupled with modesty. Because if the achiever had endeavoured for it, it would certainly have killed their pride.