Quote by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
There are three classes into which all the women past seventy that ever I knew were to be divided: 1. That dear old soul; 2. That old woman; 3. That old witch.
Summary
This quote is a humorous observation by the author, Mark Twain, about the different types of elderly women he has encountered. He categorizes them into three groups based on his personal perception: the endearing and kind-hearted ones, the relatively neutral or ordinary ones, and the grumpy or unpleasant ones. Twain's categorization highlights the diversity of personalities that can be found among older women.
Topics
Age
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