Let's clear one thing up: Introverts do not hate small talk because we dislike people. We hate small talk because we hate… — Laurie Helgoe Copy Share Image
For introverts, to be alone with our thoughts is as restorative as sleeping, as nourishing as eating. — Jonathan Rauch Copy Share Image
“Why do extroverts have voicemail? To never miss a call. Why do introverts have voicemail? To never answer the phone.” — Anonymous Copy Share Image
“Introverts tend to avoid small talk. We'd rather talk about something meaningful than fill the air with chatter just to hear ourselves… — Jenn Granneman Copy Share Image
Hardly anybody ever writes anything nice about introverts. Extroverts rule. This is rather odd when you realise that about nineteen writers out… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
I know I'm an oddball given that today 90 per cent of all human beings are extremely social, and I, for one,… — Akshaye Khanna Copy Share Image
There's a lot to love about America - freedom, the melting pot of diversity, individualism - all attractive concepts, especially to an… — Laurie Helgoe Copy Share Image
Originally, technology was pretty clearly on the side of introversion. It allowed introverts to connect with people, to express their ideas in… — Susan Cain Copy Share Image
“We need time alone to restore ourselves. Introverts are pressured to push ourselves to the point of exhaustion in social situations—then we… — Michaela Chung Copy Share Image
On Imgur, introverts can be extroverts. They don't have to worry about curating their own brand and are able to express themselves… — Alan Schaaf Copy Share Image
“introverts are uniquely good at leading initiative-takers. Because of their inclination to listen to others and lack of interest in dominating social… — Susan Cain Copy Share Image
“introverts often feel more freedom in worship services that feature traditional liturgy than they do in ones that feature more open, informal,… — Adam S. McHugh Copy Share Image
Introverts are offered keys to private gardens full of riches. To possess such a key is to tumble like Alice down her… — Susan Cain Copy Share Image
“Writing is something you do alone. Its a profession for introverts who want to tell you a story but don't want to… — John Green Copy Share Image
“God has always been about the business of shattering expectations, and in our culture, the standards of leadership are extroverted. It perfectly… — Adam S. McHugh Copy Share Image
“So when introverts assume the observer role, as when they write novels, or contemplate unified field theory- or fall quiet at dinner… — Susan Cain Copy Share Image
“Though some of us like to get on stage, many introverts are content to put on their invisibility cloaks and watch. But… — Laurie Helgoe Copy Share Image
“it makes sense that introverts are uniquely good at leading initiative-takers. Because of their inclination to listen to others and lack of… — Susan Cain Copy Share Image
Introverts don't like small talk conversation, but they typically don't mind writing. The more people can "see" you on Facebook, Twitter, Google+,… — Thom S. Rainer Copy Share Image
“The second difference between the introvert and the extrovert is how they experience external stimulation. Extroverts like to experience a lot, and… — Marti Olsen Laney Copy Share Image
All of us introverts aspire to be more outgoing, but it's not in our nature. When I was nearly 50, I discovered… — Douglas Conant Copy Share Image
“Spend your free time the way you like, not the way you think you're supposed to. Stay home on New Year's Eve… — Susan Cain Copy Share Image
Often confused with shyness, introversion does not imply social reticence or discomfort. Rather than being averse to social engagement, introverts become overwhelmed… — Laurie Helgoe Copy Share Image
“If God designed introverts, doesn’t it make sense that he would want them to do his work through that personality? When introverts… — Mike Bechtle Copy Share Image
“When introverts sense invasion, we instinctively shut down to protect our inner resources. But in doing so, we lose access to ourselves.… — Laurie Helgoe Copy Share Image
“Online friends networks and dating sites, like the coffeehouse, are responding to the needs of introverts. We can write, not talk. We… — Laurie Helgoe Copy Share Image
“Creating art is a lonely task, which is why we introverts revel in it, but when we have fans looming over us,… — Francesca Zappia Copy Share Image
“Because extroversion lines up so well with American values, we introverts often deprive ourselves of what we most enjoy and thrive on.… — Laurie Helgoe Copy Share Image
“when introverts assume the observer role, as when they write novels, or contemplate unified field theory—or fall quiet at dinner parties—they’re not… — Susan Cain Copy Share Image
You know that book 'Quiet: the Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking', by Susan Cain? That's like my… — Jessica Raine Copy Share Image
“Introverts are often caught between the need to create a persona in order to relate to others and the need to stay… — Lenore Thomson Copy Share Image
“But the most important thing to know about being an introvert is that there’s nothing wrong with you. You’re not broken because… — Jenn Granneman Copy Share Image