Anxiety Quote by Jared Taylor
![“[A]s I stepped over the curb, I became excruciatingly aware of my skin color, and my heart pounded with social anxiety. In going around a single block, I got stares. Mine was the only white face around, and for five minutes, five blocks from my home, I was a stranger in a strange land. . . .” quote by Jared Taylor](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3cb/jared-taylor-14340_anxiety_a-s-i-stepped-over-the-curb-i-became-exc_233219.jpg)
““[A]s I stepped over the curb, I became excruciatingly aware of my skin color, and my heart pounded with social anxiety. In going around a single block, I got stares. Mine was the only white face around, and for five minutes, five blocks from my home, I was a stranger in a strange land. . . .””
About This Quote
The narrator experiences acute racial awareness and anxiety when surrounded by people of a different race, feeling like an outsider.
In simple terms: Racial difference triggers anxiety and feeling of being a stranger.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge and manage social anxiety in diverse settings.
Themes
race
anxiety
identity
Mood
uneasy
introspective
Type
social
psychological
When to use this quote
- travel
- public speaking
- new environments
Key Concepts
social perception
self‑esteem
Questions to Reflect On
- How does environment affect your comfort?
- What strategies help you feel belonging?
A Different Perspective
Anxiety may be reduced through exposure and supportive communities.
