Always trying Quote by Alain de Botton
“Despite its maddeningly vague, inarticulate form, anxiety is almost always trying to tell you something useful and apposite.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Architecture of Happiness, 2006
Anxiety, though vague, often carries useful signals that can guide us.
In simple terms: Anxiety can be a helpful messenger.
Listen to anxiety for insight.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- therapy
- decision making
- creative work
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What useful information does your anxiety reveal?
- How can you differentiate fear from guidance?
Anxiety may be overwhelming and misinterpreted.