Henry glanced hastily at the mirror. Yes, he did look rather old. He must have overdone some of the lines on his forehead. He looked something between a youngish centenarian and a nonagenarian who had seen a good deal of trouble.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A man looks in the mirror and is shocked to see his apparent age and trouble.
- In plain terms
- He looked old in the mirror and realized how much trouble he had faced.
- What can you take from it?
- Mirrors can reveal unexpected signs of aging and hardship.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When did you first see yourself as old?
- What does your reflection say?
Another view
One reflection does not necessarily determine overall health or age.
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