Age Quote by Gena Showalter
““Twenty-seven.” His brow puckered, and he blinked over at her. “Twenty-seven hundred years, right?” If he were speaking to Taliyah, yes. “No. Just twenty-seven plain, ordinary years.” “You don’t mean human years, do you?” “No. I mean dog years,” she said dryly, then pressed her lips together. Where was the filter that was usually poised over her mouth? Strider didn’t seem to mind, though. Rather, he seemed stupefied. Would Sabin have had the same reaction were he awake? “What’s so hard to believe about my age?” As the question echoed between them, a thought occurred to her and she blanched. “Do I look ancient?” “No, no. Of course not. But you’re immortal. Powerful.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Last Immortal by Gena Showalter, 2015
The dialogue highlights the confusion between human and dog years, underscoring how immortality skews perception of age and time.
In simple terms: Immortality makes age feel strange.
Key Takeaway
Recognize that time perception changes with longevity.
Themes
immortality
perception
time
age
identity
Mood
playful
thoughtful
curious
Type
literary
dialogue
fantasy
When to use this quote
- discussions about aging
- fantasy worldbuilding
- character introspection
- dialogue writing
Key Concepts
Chronology
Relativity
Existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does immortality affect one's sense of self?
- What does “dog years” symbolize in this context?
A Different Perspective
The humor may downplay deeper existential angst about endless life.
