"Too often, older women are seen as victims, but I know lots of formidable women who have marvellous jobs as well as a full erotic life, and children and friends and family"
- Francesca Annis
About this Quote
This quote by Francesca Annis speaks with the power and resilience of older females. Frequently, older females are represented as defenseless victims, but Annis is here to remind us that this is not the case. She mentions older females who have effective professions, fulfilling romantic relationships, and strong relationships with their kids, buddies, and family. This quote is a pointer that older women are strong, capable, and independent. They are not to be ignored or seen as victims. Annis is here to advise us that older women are just as efficient in having effective lives as anybody else. They are not to be seen as defenseless or weak, but rather as effective and durable individuals.
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