He had a cane, he had an eye-glass, he had a snuff-box, he had rings, he had wristbands, he had everything but any touch of nature; he was not like youth, he was not like age, he was not like anything in the world but a model of deportment.

Summary

This quote depicts a person who appears to possess various material possessions and outward displays of sophistication and elegance. However, it emphasizes that despite having all these belongings, the individual lacks any genuine connection to humanity or nature. The person in question lacks the authenticity and natural qualities associated with youth and age, instead embodying an artificial demeanor that is solely focused on presenting themselves as a paragon of decorum and social etiquette.

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