“He had the open, cheerful, rather self-satisfied countenance of someone upon whom life had made very few demands.”

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Meaning

The speaker is describing someone who looks relaxed, pleasant, and a little complacent. The phrasing suggests that this person has faced little hardship or challenge in life.

When It Was Said

2001

Who It Was Said To

Not documented yet.

Historical Context

Not documented yet.

Source

p.187

Original Language & Translation

Originally said in English.

Did They Really Say It?

Listed with a cited source on Wikiquote.

Did You Know?

Cited on Wikiquote with page 187.

About Michael Nava

Michael Nava is quoted here; further biographical details are not publicly available.

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