Home Quote by Max Reger
“I am sitting in the smallest room of my house. I have your review before me. In a moment it will be behind me.”
About This Quote
Source Letter: Personal correspondence, date unknown
Facing a review, the writer anticipates moving past it, highlighting the transient nature of anxiety.
In simple terms: Review will pass soon.
Key Takeaway
Accept and move beyond temporary stress.
Themes
anxiety
transience
focus
Mood
nervous
hopeful
Type
personal
motivational
When to use this quote
- exams
- public speaking
- critical feedback
Key Concepts
mindfulness
performance pressure
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you prepare for upcoming reviews?
- What helps you let go afterward?
A Different Perspective
Stress may linger after the event.
![“[To the critic who wrote a negative review:] I am sitting in the smallest room of the house. Your review is before me. Soon it will be behind me.” quote by Tallulah Bankhead](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c69/tallulah-bankhead-8506_behinds_to-the-critic-who-wrote-a-negative-revie_1206356.jpg)
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
