Book Quote by Anonymous
“When I get nervous, I go to the library and hang around. The libraries are filled with people who are nervous. You can blend in with them there. You're bound to see someone more nervous than you are in a library. Sometimes the librarians themselves are more nervous than you are. I'll probably be a librarian for that reason. Then if I'm nervous on the job, it won't show. I'll just stamp books and look things up for people and run back and forth to the staff room sneaking smokes until I get hold of myself. A library is a great place to hid.”
About This Quote
The speaker uses libraries as a refuge to hide anxiety among others who are similarly nervous, finding comfort in blending in and observing.
In simple terms: Use libraries as a safe space to blend in when nervous.
Key Takeaway
Seek environments where you can hide anxiety.
Themes
anxiety
comfort
observation
social
Mood
relieved
reflective
Type
advice
personal narrative
When to use this quote
- study sessions
- work stress
- public speaking
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
psychology
coping mechanisms
environmental therapy
Questions to Reflect On
- How does blending in affect your confidence?
- What other places could serve similarly?
A Different Perspective
May not work if the environment is also stressful.
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