Quote by Marguerite Blessington, The Conf

Tears fell from my eyes--yes, weak and foolish as it now appears to me, I wept for my departed youth; and for that beauty of which the faithful mirror too plainly assured me, no remnant existed.

Tears fell from my eyes--yes, weak and foolish as it now app

Summary

In this quote, the speaker reflects on their emotional outburst, feeling somewhat embarrassed and foolish in retrospect. They confess to shedding tears for their lost youth, acknowledging that it may seem weak. The observation of their own reflection in the mirror hits with the brutal truth that their once admired beauty has completely vanished. This quote encapsulates a bittersweet lamentation for the fleetingness of youth and physical attractiveness.

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Ugliness/ugly

By Marguerite Blessington, The Conf

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