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“Did Anna also, sometimes not know what to do next? Because she knew what to do next, because she knew what to laugh at, what to say, did it always follow that she knew where to turn? Inside everyone, is there an anxious person who stands to hesitate in an empty room?” quote by Elizabeth Bowen
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““Did Anna also, sometimes not know what to do next? Because she knew what to do next, because she knew what to laugh at, what to say, did it always follow that she knew where to turn? Inside everyone, is there an anxious person who stands to hesitate in an empty room?””

Elizabeth Bowen

About This Quote

Source Short Story: “The Last September” by Elizabeth Bowen, 1929

Uncertainty can be managed by trusting intuition and humor.

In simple terms: Trust intuition and humor in doubt.

Key Takeaway

Follow your inner guide.

Themes

intuition humor uncertainty

Mood

contemplative lighthearted

Type

literary motivational

When to use this quote

  • career choice
  • creative block
  • social anxiety
  • relationship decision

Key Concepts

psychology decision making

Questions to Reflect On

  • When do you rely on intuition?
  • How does humor help you decide?
A Different Perspective

Humor may not resolve serious dilemmas.

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