Long time Quote by Kate Grenville
““It was a long time since whe's been young and it was unlikely that she'd ever been lovely. She stood like a man, square-on. Her breasts pushed out the old tee-shirt, but it was clear from the way she stood that she'd forgotten about breasts being sexy. Her breasts made bulges in her shirt, the same way her knees made bulges in her black track pants, that was all.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: "The Secret River", 2005 (excerpt)
Describes a woman's self‑perception beyond conventional beauty, emphasizing confidence over sexualization.
In simple terms: Self‑esteem beyond physical appearance.
Key Takeaway
Value inner confidence.
Themes
gender
body image
identity
Mood
reflective
empathetic
Type
literary
social commentary
When to use this quote
- personal development
- media representation
- confidence building
Key Concepts
self‑perception
social norms
female agency
Questions to Reflect On
- How does confidence reshape self‑image?
- What societal pressures affect body perception?
A Different Perspective
May be misread as objectifying.
