Older women know who they are, and that makes them more

The words of Naveen Andrews, “Older women know who they are, and that makes them more beautiful than younger ones. I like to see a face with some character. I want to see lines. I want to see wrinkles,” shine with reverence for the beauty that time itself bestows. They declare that true loveliness is not bound to youth’s fleeting bloom, but to wisdom, self-knowledge, and the strength earned through struggle. Where the world often worships smoothness and perfection, Andrews honors the character etched by years, the testament of survival and becoming.

In the ancient spirit, this truth recalls the wisdom of elders, whose worth was once revered above all. Among the tribes and the councils of the old world, the lines upon the face were seen as a crown, a visible map of lessons learned and hardships endured. To honor the wrinkles was to honor the journey of a soul through joy, grief, and triumph. Andrews’ words restore this lost vision, reminding us that beauty lies not in concealment but in revelation.

History gives us the image of Eleanor Roosevelt, whose strength and courage reshaped the role of First Lady into that of global stateswoman. Her face, lined with the weight of battles fought for justice, radiated not the softness of youth but the brilliance of conviction. Millions found her inspiring because her character shone through her presence. She was proof of Andrews’ vision: that an older woman, secure in who she is, carries a beauty more enduring than time’s erosion.

So too, consider the ancient figure of Sophia, wisdom personified in philosophy and scripture. She was never depicted as a maiden of fleeting charm, but as a matron of depth, clothed in dignity. For wisdom belongs not to the untested, but to those who have walked long paths. The lines upon the face are the signature of Sophia herself, marking the bearer as one who has lived fully and therefore knows.

So let this truth endure: beauty is not only in smooth skin, but in the wrinkles that tell of laughter, sorrow, resilience, and love. To see a face with character is to see a story written in flesh, a testimony of the soul’s pilgrimage. Andrews’ words are a hymn against vanity, a reminder that older women possess a radiance born of knowledge and authenticity. Let future generations honor this beauty, for it is the beauty that time cannot diminish, but only magnify.