Quote by Cynthia Ozick

After a certain number of years our faces become our biographies. We get to be responsible for our faces.

After a certain number of years our faces become our biograp

Summary

This quote suggests that as we age, our faces begin to reflect the lives we have lived and the experiences we have undergone. It implies that our facial expressions, lines, and expressions define our story and character. We are accountable for the emotions and experiences we allow to shape our faces, indicating that we have control over the narratives we create through our emotions and actions.

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By Cynthia Ozick

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