Quote by Simone de Beauvoir

Since it is the Other within us who is old, it is natural that the revelation of our age should come to us from outside --from others. We do not accept it willingly.

Since it is the Other within us who is old, it is natural th

Summary

This quote suggests that we often struggle to recognize and accept our own aging process. The "Other within us" refers to our inner self that ages, and it implies that our true age is revealed to us through how others perceive and interact with us. We tend to have resistance or reluctance to acknowledge our own aging, preferring to hold onto a younger version of ourselves. Thus, others become the source of truth and realism regarding our age, even if we are unwilling to accept it.

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