“I've been accused my whole life of being "too sensitive". This actually kind of pisses me off, but maybe that's just because… — Sophia Dembling Copy Share Image
“introverts function better than extroverts when sleep deprived, which is a cortically de-arousing condition” — Susan Cain Copy Share Image
“The trick for introverts is to honor their styles instead of allowing themselves to be swept up by prevailing norms.” — Susan Cain Copy Share Image
Our culture is biased against quiet and reserved people, but introverts are responsible for some of humanity's greatest achievements. — Susan Cain Copy Share Image
Though introverts are drained by interaction, we can take immense pleasure in watching the scene around us. — Laurie Helgoe Copy Share Image
“The most effective teams are composed of a healthy mix of introverts and extroverts, studies show, and so are many leadership structures.” — Susan Cain 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
“What we share as introverts is the love of ideas and the desire to explore them with minimal interruption. We want and… — Laurie Helgoe Copy Share Image
Introverts listen better, they assess risks more carefully, they can be wiser managers. It's not for nothing that the Silicon Valley billionaires… — Jeffrey Kluger Copy Share Image
Many people believe that introversion is about being antisocial, and that's really a misperception. Because actually it's just that introverts are differently… — Susan Cain Copy Share Image
“Some introverts accept and even embrace alienation from society, and to the extent possible, drop out of the mainstream. These are the… — Laurie A. Helgoe Copy Share Image
“It was most disturbing to be looked at by so many people all at once, or at any rate by more people… — Susan Cooper Copy Share Image
“I’m one of those introverts with well-honed social skills, and I have even danced on the occasional table, but I have felt… — Laurie Helgoe Copy Share Image
“We know this type of person well from literature, probably because so many writers are sensitive introverts themselves. He “had gone through… — Susan Cain Copy Share Image
It's never a good idea to organize society in a way that depletes the energy of half the population. We discovered this… — Susan Cain Copy Share Image
The emphasis is on community, on participating in more and more programs and events, on meeting more and more people. It’s a… — Susan Cain Copy Share Image
“The familiarity and informality of some churches in the evangelical tradition, with their best intentions of devotion and hospitality, can actually exclude… — Adam S. McHugh Copy Share Image
“introverts prefer to work independently, and solitude can be a catalyst to innovation. As the influential psychologist Hans Eysenck once observed, introversion… — Susan Cain Copy Share Image
INTROVERTS are especially vulnerable to challenges like marital tension, a parent’s death, or abuse. They’re more likely than their peers to react… — Susan Cain Copy Share Image
“Extroverts, in other words, are characterized by their tendency to seek rewards, from top dog status to sexual highs to cold cash.… — Susan Cain Copy Share Image
“Since when is solitude one of the Seven Deadly Sins? But to a fellow evangelical, McHugh's sense of spiritual failure would make… — Susan Cain Copy Share Image
“It may happen, however, that he falls into despair just for the fact that he has opened his heart to another; it… — Søren Kierkegaard 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
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
It's amazing how many introverts go into the ministry. It's amazing how many people go into the ministry who don't really like… — John Piper Copy Share Image
Introverts .. may have strong social skills and enjoy parties and business meetings, but after a while wish they were home in… — Susan Cain Copy Share Image
Writing is something you do alone. It's a profession for introverts who wanna tell you a story but don't wanna make eye… — John Green Copy Share Image
“Extroverts communicate well with others, Introverts communicate well with themselves” — pablo Copy Share Image
“He was a strange mix--congenial but reserved in a way that told you being friendly was an act of will.” — Colson Whitehead Copy Share Image
When it comes to creativity and to leadership, we need introverts doing what they do best. — Christine Tsai Copy Share Image
Introverts are generally more sensitive to low-intensity stimuli - they are mentally alerted to inputs that extroverts may miss. — Laurie Helgoe Copy Share Image
“Introverts don’t see life as one big cocktail party. We’re content with just a few meaningful relationships.” — Jenn Granneman Copy Share Image
“Silence isn't always agreement. Sometimes people no longer argue because they no longer care.” — Joyce Rachelle Copy Share Image
I'm continually amazed by how many people who appear to be extroverts are actually introverts. — Susan Cain Copy Share Image
“Introverts aren't unfriendly, they just don't give a damn whether or not you like them.” — Jim Lyon Copy Share Image
“For introverts, who have limited energy for interaction, we need to be more thoughtful and deliberate about whom we meet—which, happily, is… — Laurie Helgoe Copy Share Image
Introverts are capable of acting like extroverts for the sake of work they consider important, people they love, or anything they value… — Susan Cain Copy Share Image
As an introvert you do compensate, but it is EXHAUSTING! : In quiet praise of introverts in a loud world. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Introverts often assume what's inside is visible on the outside. We don't have to invent or fake the emotion; we just need… — Laurie Helgoe Copy Share Image
