Quote by Jane Austen

Time did not compose her.

Time did not compose her.

Summary

This quote suggests that the passage of time or the accumulation of experiences did not shape or create the person being referred to. It implies that the individual's identity or essence is timeless and not a result of external influences or circumstances.

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