Nervous Quote by Terry Pratchett
““... And he had so many nervous tics that they had to queue.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Discworld Series, 1995
A character’s excessive nervous habits cause delays, illustrating how anxiety can hinder efficiency.
In simple terms: Nervous tics cause queuing and slow progress.
Key Takeaway
Manage anxiety to improve productivity.
Themes
anxiety
efficiency
humor
human behavior
delay
Mood
humorous
observational
Type
literary
satirical
When to use this quote
- workplace deadlines
- public service lines
- personal routines
Key Concepts
psychological stress
habit formation
social interaction
Questions to Reflect On
- How do personal quirks affect group dynamics?
- What strategies reduce nervous habits?
A Different Perspective
May underestimate the comedic value of nervousness.
![“I glanced at Radu. "What, exactly is Louis-Cesare's problem?'. [..] Suddenly a speculative gleam lit his eyes. It made me nervous. 'He tends to be very protective of women,"he said thoughtfully. "You're a woman Dory." "Thank you for pointing that out. But I didn't think dhampirs qualified." Radu…” quote by Karen Chance](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/178/karen-chance-1416_eye_i-glanced-at-radu-what-exactly-is-louis_15586.jpg)