Sometimes it takes darkness and the sweet_x000D_ confinement of your aloneness_x000D_ to learn_x000D_ anything or anyone_x000D_ that does not bring you alive_x000D_ is too small for you.
David WhyteRead
The reason women are always reluctant to reveal their age is because other people label them as 'past it'. In the 21st century, women over 60 are not past it - we are vital, active, sexual beings, living life to the full.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Women hesitate to disclose their age due to societal judgments, yet they remain vibrant and active at any age.
Ita Buttrose's quote addresses the societal stigma surrounding age and femininity, particularly for women over 60. She emphasizes that aging should not diminish one's vitality, sexuality, or life enjoyment, advocating for a broader acceptance of women as capable and full of life, regardless of age. This view challenges traditional notions that associate age with decline, encouraging a more empowering perspective on the later stages of life.
Themes
AgeWomenVitalitySocietyAging
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used during a panel discussion on women's rights and aging.
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