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Anxiety Quote by Fannie Hurst

“Nervous hands as if the fingers were dripping from them like icicles.” quote by Fannie Hurst
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“Nervous hands as if the fingers were dripping from them like icicles.”

Fannie Hurst

About This Quote

Source Short story: "The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane", 1975

The narrator’s hands tremble so intensely they appear to be dripping ice, conveying extreme nervousness.

In simple terms: Hands shake like icy droplets.

Key Takeaway

Practice calming techniques for anxiety.

Themes

anxiety physical sensation metaphor vulnerability expression

Mood

tense poetic

Type

descriptive emotive

When to use this quote

  • public speaking
  • interviews
  • performance anxiety
  • stress management

Key Concepts

Embodiment of fear sensory description psychological state

Questions to Reflect On

  • What physical signs reveal your anxiety?
  • How can you transform nervous energy?
A Different Perspective

Physical metaphors may not capture internal experience fully.

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