I don't want to be ungallant, but Audrey's too old and wrinkled for me.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker dismisses a past relationship based on age and appearance.
- In plain terms
- They claim they cannot be romantic due to physical changes.
- What can you take from it?
- Physical appearance can be unfairly used to judge compatibility.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you value appearance over character?
- How do you handle aging?
Another view
This quote appears to be a misattribution or fabrication based on public records.
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