Older woman Quote by Judith McNaught
““You're rather young, Miss Danner," Mary summarized, her pale blue gaze scraping Lauren's face and figure. "I'm aging quickly," Laruen replied. Ignoring the older woman's piercing look, she settled into the secretarial desk opposite Mary's in the large officec.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: "The Secretarial Desk", 2015
A young woman confronts aging and authority in a professional setting.
In simple terms: Youth faces aging and power dynamics at work.
Key Takeaway
Embrace growth despite age concerns.
Themes
age
authority
professional life
Mood
reflective
empathetic
Type
narrative
character‑driven
When to use this quote
- career advancement
- mentor relationships
- self‑esteem challenges
Key Concepts
Identity
power relations
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you navigate age‑related expectations?
- What strategies help maintain confidence?
A Different Perspective
Ageism may affect opportunities regardless of attitude.
![“Prejudice against womenis many, many times intensified against older women. You are viewed not as an intellect but as a body… Astonishingly, even women's liberation has paid extraordinarily little attention to the older woman and to the fact that her job is limited because she is [older]. They say…” quote by Elinor Guggenheimer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d6c/elinor-guggenheimer-105320_ageism_prejudice-against-womenis-many-many-time_70716.jpg)
![“It's all about being in control of myself as an older woman who lives alone, and it's all about how I am going to do what I have to do to be as strong as I can be and be confident that I can do what I need to do as an older person. [p. 62]” quote by Mary Catherine Bateson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/94e/mary-catherine-bateson-11582_age_it-s-all-about-being-in-control-of-mysel_17830.jpg)