Aging Quote by David Eddings
““My daughter accepted without comment the fact that she wasn't going to age. The peculiar thing about the whole business in her case was the fact that she really didn't . Beldin and the twins and I had all achieved the appearance of a certain maturity. We picked up wrinkles and grey hair and a distinguished look. Pol didn't...I guess a sorcerer is supposed to look distinguished and wise, and that implies wrinkles and grey hair. A woman with grey hair and wrinkles is called a crone, and I don't think Pol would have liked that very much. Maybe we all wound up looking the way we thought we ought to look. My brothers and I thought we should look wise and venerable. Pol didn't mind the wise part, but "venerable" wasn't in her vocabulary. I might want to investigate that someday. The notion that we somehow create ourselves in intriguing.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Elenium by David Eddings, 1989
We shape our identities through expectations and aging, but personal self‑definition may differ from societal roles.
In simple terms: We create ourselves, not just age into roles.
Key Takeaway
Reflect on how you define yourself beyond age.
Themes
identity
aging
self‑construction
societal expectations
gender roles
Mood
contemplative
thoughtful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career planning
- midlife crisis
- parenting
- creative writing
Key Concepts
narrative identity
psychology
literary analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- What aspects of yourself do you feel pressured to adopt?
- How can you honor personal growth while respecting cultural norms?
A Different Perspective
Self‑definition can clash with external expectations.
