Quote by David Rakoff

It must be murder to be an aging beauty, a former Tadzio, to see your future as an ignored spectator rushing up to meet you like the hard pavement. What a small sip of gall to be able to time with each passing year the ever-shorter interval in which someone's eyes focus upon you. And then shift away.

It must be murder to be an aging beauty, a former Tadzio, to

Summary

This quote portrays the despair and bitterness that comes with the realization of fading beauty. Being compared to a former Tadzio, a symbol of youth and desirability, adds to the pain of witnessing one's diminishing allure. The quote reflects the sadness of feeling like a neglected spectator in the face of a future that seems like a harsh reality. The mention of the "ever-shorter interval" highlights the growing awareness of being ignored and forgotten by others. It captures the sense of envy and resentment towards those who distance themselves and no longer find interest in the aging individual.

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