Quote by Victor Hugo

Whenever a man's friends begin to compliment him about looking young, he may be sure that they think he is growing old.

Whenever a man's friends begin to compliment him about looki

Summary

This quote suggests that when a person's friends start complimenting them on appearing younger than they actually are, it can be an indication that they are actually getting older. The underlying meaning is that people tend to use these compliments as a polite way of acknowledging the signs of aging, rather than genuinely affirming their youthful appearance. It serves as a light-hearted observation about how others' perceptions can reveal the truth that one may want to deny or ignore.

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By Victor Hugo

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