I know Not these my hands And yet I think there was A woman like me once had hands Like these.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Recognizing that one's hands resemble those of a woman from the past.
- In plain terms
- Looking at hands and thinking of a woman from long ago.
- What can you take from it?
- Physical traits connect us to the past.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you see your past in yourself?
- What connects you to ancestors?
Another view
Physical resemblance is not proof of identity.
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