Beliefs Quote by Margaret Atwood
““Religious people of any serious kind made her nervous: they were like men in raincoats who might or might not be flashers.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Blind Assassin” by Margaret Atwood, 2000
The narrator feels uneasy around religious individuals, likening them to unpredictable, potentially intrusive strangers.
In simple terms: Religious people feel unsettling, like unpredictable strangers.
Key Takeaway
Recognize personal discomfort without judgment.
Themes
religion
anxiety
social perception
Mood
thoughtful
introspective
Type
reflective
personal
When to use this quote
- social gatherings
- family events
- public spaces
Key Concepts
social anxiety
stereotyping
personal bias
Questions to Reflect On
- What triggers your discomfort?
- How can you engage without prejudice?
A Different Perspective
May generalize and alienate believers.
![“It's so scary. And then I end up getting so nervous that I get like [I am] now. I get really hyper. [Squeals.] So then I go in interviews and I'm like, 'I'm like a chihuahua! I'm shaking and peeing!' And then afterwards, I'm like, 'I just talked about peeing on the red carpet.'” quote by Jennifer Lawrence](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c44/jennifer-lawrence-1354_carpet_it-s-so-scary-and-then-i-end-up-getting_1797520.jpg)
