--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: It is perhaps symbolic of power, Anand…" description: "\"“It is perhaps symbolic of power, Anand mused, that nervousness trails confidence like a shadow. You do something that you think is right, but the very..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/af3/p-v-narasimha-rao-2-196948_anxiety_it-is-perhaps-symbolic-of-power-anand-mu_1440193.jpg" --- # It is perhaps symbolic of power, Anand mused, that… ![“It is perhaps symbolic of power, Anand mused, that nervousness trails confidence like a shadow. You do something that you think is right, but the very next moment you are no longer sure. A host of critics assail you at once. They believe that you can't do anything right anyway, whatever you do…” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/af3/p-v-narasimha-rao-2-196948_anxiety_it-is-perhaps-symbolic-of-power-anand-mu_1440193.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/af3/p-v-narasimha-rao-2-196948_anxiety_it-is-perhaps-symbolic-of-power-anand-mu_1440193.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/af3/p-v-narasimha-rao-2-196948_anxiety_it-is-perhaps-symbolic-of-power-anand-mu_1440193.jpg) > ““It is perhaps symbolic of power, Anand mused, that nervousness trails confidence like a shadow. You do something that you think is right, but the very next moment you are no longer sure. A host of critics assail you at once. They believe that you can't do anything right anyway, whatever you do. You end up with more doubts. Until you lose your sensitivity and persuade yourself that you're always right, whatever you do.”” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Confidence can be quickly followed by doubt, especially under criticism, leading to a cycle of self‑doubt unless one remains open to feedback. **In simple terms:** Confidence often turns into doubt when faced with criticism. Key Takeaway Stay open to critique and balance confidence with humility. Themes confidence self‑doubt criticism humility self‑awareness Mood introspective cautious motivated Type philosophical motivational When to use this quote - making decisions - receiving feedback - handling criticism - maintaining self‑esteem Key Concepts psychology social influence personal development Questions to Reflect On - How do you balance confidence with humility? - What strategies help you process criticism constructively? 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