Insecurity Quote by Curtis Sittenfeld
““I felt an old, visceral insecurity that manifested itself in an impulse to cover up our cribbage game, to literally shield the board with my hands.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Secret History of Wonder Woman, Curtis Sittenfeld, 2021
The narrator experiences deep, instinctive doubt, leading to a desire to hide evidence of a simple, personal activity.
In simple terms: A hidden insecurity makes one want to conceal a harmless game.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge and address underlying insecurities.
Themes
insecurity
selfconsciousness
privacy
Mood
anxious
reflective
Type
personal
psychological
When to use this quote
- playing board games
- social gatherings
- personal reflection
- conflict avoidance
Key Concepts
psychology
social anxiety
selfprotection
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the game symbolize for you?
- How can you confront the root of this insecurity?
A Different Perspective
The feeling may be over‑interpreted, masking other emotions.
