Art Quote by Anthony Trollope
““As she sat opposite to her glass, relieving her head from its garniture of false hair, she acknowledged to herself that age was coming on her. She could hide the unwelcome approach by art, — hide it more completely than can most women of her age; but, there it was, stealing on her with short grey hairs over her ears and around her temples, with little wrinkles round her eyes easily concealed by objectionable cosmetics, and a look of weariness round the mouth which could only be removed by that self-assertion of herself which practice had made always possible to her in company, though it now so frequently deserted her when she was alone.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: "The Eustace Diamonds" by Anthony Trollope, 1869
A woman confronts aging and societal expectations, using art to mask her insecurities.
In simple terms: Aging and self-image are hidden by art and self-assertion.
Key Takeaway
Embrace authenticity over concealment.
Themes
aging
self-image
societal pressure
artifice
Mood
reflective
melancholic
introspective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- beauty standards
- social gatherings
- loneliness
Key Concepts
identity
feminine aging
self-assertion
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you confront aging?
- What authentic actions replace masking?
A Different Perspective
Self-deception can deepen isolation.
