Beauty Quote by Fran Lebowitz
![“When people say, 'Doesn't Gloria [Vanderbilt] look great? She's 85.' I say, 'Yes, she was a raving beauty when she was 20,' that's the key. Very helpful.” quote by Fran Lebowitz](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d08/fran-lebowitz-690_beauty_when-people-say-doesn-t-gloria-vanderbil_2139223.jpg)
“When people say, 'Doesn't Gloria [Vanderbilt] look great? She's 85.' I say, 'Yes, she was a raving beauty when she was 20,' that's the key. Very helpful.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Observations on Aging, 1998
Aging reveals that youthful beauty fades, but the truth remains that past allure was real.
In simple terms: Youthful beauty fades, yet was real.
Key Takeaway
Accept aging while honoring past beauty.
Themes
aging
beauty
truth
Mood
reflective
humorous
Type
philosophical
satirical
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- social commentary
- media critique
Key Concepts
nostalgia
self-acceptance
societal standards
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you value inner qualities over looks?
- What does beauty mean at different ages?
A Different Perspective
It may trivialize aging by focusing on appearance.
![“I...understand that age is kind of awesome. I am fortunate enough to know women like Gloria Steinem - who I think is one of the most stunning women on the planet - [who] doesn't touch her face. Diane Keaton, Annette Bening - all of these fabulous, fearless women who are flawless - they embrace it!” quote by Jennifer Aniston](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/841/jennifer-aniston-1109_age_i-understand-that-age-is-kind-of-awesome_725060.jpg)
![“[Friendships] are easy to get out of compared to love affairs, but they are not easy to get out of compared to, say, jail.” quote by Fran Lebowitz](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/cdb/fran-lebowitz-690_affair_friendships-are-easy-to-get-out-of-compa_77324.jpg)
