Inner-work Quotes by Elaine N. Aron

“I believe in aristocracy, though—if that is the right word, and if a democrat may use it. Not an aristocracy of power … but…

— Elaine N. Aron

“In short, a strong royal advisor class insists on stopping and thinking. And it tries, I think with growing success in modern times, to…

— Elaine N. Aron

“D is for depth of processing. Our fundamental characteristic is that we observe and reflect before we act. We process everything more, whether we…

— Elaine N. Aron

“We make it especially hard for others to observe our trait because we are so responsive to our environments that we can be something…

— Elaine N. Aron

“Even a moderate and familiar stimulation, like a day at work, can cause an HSP to need quiet by evening.”

— Elaine N. Aron

“HSPs tend to fill that advisor role. We are the writers, historians, philosophers, judges, artists, researchers, theologians, therapists, teachers, parents, and plain conscientious citizens.…

— Elaine N. Aron

“Make good boundaries your goal. They are your right, your responsibility, your greatest source of dignity.”

— Elaine N. Aron

“It is true that even when exhausted you still are providing something to those you serve. But you are out of touch with your…

— Elaine N. Aron

“All virtues have a shadow.”

— Elaine N. Aron

“We are a package deal, however. Our trait of sensitivity means we will also be cautious, inward, needing extra time alone. Because people without…

— Elaine N. Aron

“For aggressive societies to survive, however, they always need that priest-judge-advisor class as well. This class balances the kings and warriors (as the U.S.…

— Elaine N. Aron

“The Romans had a great general named Cincinnatus. The legend is that he had wanted to live quietly on his farm but was persuaded…

— Elaine N. Aron