35 Heartwarming Quotes Every Sensitive Person Knows To Be True

“Sensitive people care when the world doesn't because we understand waiting to be rescued and no one shows up. We have rescued ourselves, so many times that we have become self taught in the art of compassion for those forgotten.”

— Shannon L. Alder, psychicbloggers.com

“No matter who it is or how comfortable you are with someone, when anyone yells at you or talks down to you, you immediately erupt in tears.”

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, thoughtcatalog.com

“You value vulnerability over anything else.”

— Marisa Donnelly, thoughtcatalog.com

“Compassion hurts. When you feel connected to everything, you also feel responsible for everything. And you cannot turn away. Your destiny is bound with the destinies of others. You must either learn to carry the Universe or be crushed by it. You must grow strong enough to love the world, yet empty e…”

— Andrew Boyd, amazon.com

“Sensitive people are the most genuine and honest people you will ever meet. There is nothing they won’t tell you about themselves if they trust your kindness. However, the moment you betray them, reject them or devalue them, they become the worse type of person. Unfortunately, they end up hurting th…”

— Shannon Alder, facebook.com

“Sometimes I sit alone under the stars and think of the galaxies inside my heart and truly wonder if anyone will ever want to make sense of all that I am.”

— Christopher Poindexter, littlestarangel.tumblr.com

“We need to move away from this constant need of coming across as calm, cool and collected. WE WEREN’T BUILT TO BE CALM, COOL, AND COLLECTED. If we were, it wouldn’t feel so fucking exhausting all the time. It would, you know, come naturally to us. You know what comes naturally to human beings though…”

— Ryan O'Connell, thoughtcatalog.com

“Sensitive people are very observant, and are not judgmental in the slightest. Let them make observations. This is how they make sense of the world around them. Sometimes it’s easier for them to let go of what others think of them, and to think of those around them. They may love to read articles abo…”

— Sophia Borghese, thoughtcatalog.com

“Highly sensitive people have reactions to criticism that are more intense than less sensitive people. As a result, they may employ certain tactics to avoid said criticism, including people-pleasing (so that there is no longer anything to criticize), criticizing themselves first, and avoiding the sou…”

— Amanda L. Chan, huffingtonpost.com

“I'm a slave to my emotions, to my likes, to my hatred of boredom, to most of my desires.”

— F. Scott Fitzgerald, amazon.com

“Sensitive people like a slower pace of life. We like pondering all our options before making a decision and regularly reflecting on our experiences. We hate busy schedules and rushing from one event to the next.”

— Jenn Granneman, introvertdear.com

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

— Elaine N. Aron, amazon.com

“No matter who you are, fighting with a loved one is miserable. But sensitive people tend to feel extra anxious when conflict arises — and an internal battle takes place. We feel torn between speaking up for what we believe is right and sitting back so we don’t provoke an angry reaction from the othe…”

— Jenn Granneman, introvertdear.com

“If their friends and family realize that that’s just how they are — that they cry easily — and support that form of expression, then ‘crying easily’ will not be seen as something shameful.”

— Ted Zeff, huffingtonpost.com

“We are a package deal, however. Our trait of sensitivity means we will also be cautious, inward, needing extra time alone. Because people without the trait (the majority) do not understand that, they see us as timid, shy, weak, or that greatest sin of all, unsociable. Fearing these labels, we try to…”

— Elaine N. Aron, amazon.com

“Highly sensitive people are too often perceived as weaklings or damaged goods. To feel intensely is not a symptom of weakness, it is the trademark of the truly alive and compassionate. It is not the empath who is broken, it is society that has become dysfunctional and emotionally disabled. There is…”

— Anthon St. Maarten, orchidrecoverycenter.com

“To the girls who get called sensitive too often, don’t let the bitter in heart stop you from feeling everything deeply. To feel is to experience life fully.”

— Sarah Ashley, thoughtcatalog.com

“All your life, people have called you over dramatic. Because you feel everything so loudly and passionately, you often times give people the wrong idea. In reality, you just feel with every ounce of your being and you do so without apologizing.”

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, thoughtcatalog.com

“You desperately want to be understood.”

— Marisa Donnelly, thoughtcatalog.com

“Women are sensitive, they over think every little thing and they care way more than they should, but that's what makes their love so strong.”

— Will Smith, quotesgram.com

“Highly sensitive beings suffer more but they also love harder, dream wider and experience deeper horizons and bliss. When you’re sensitive, you’re alive in every sense of this word in this wildly beautiful world. Sensitivity is your strength. Keep soaking in the light and spreading it to others.’”

— Victoria Erickson, victoriaerickson.com

“Sensitive souls don’t have it easy in this cruel world. They feel like their souls are getting trampled on in so many ways. That’s why you see their eyes light up when they can caress a face or an animal, or breathe in the scent of a flower.”

— Sereno Sky, amazon.com

“I know that there are times when you feel like you’re too much. Times when you wonder whether people would be better off without you in their lives. Times when you wonder whether you would be better off if you were someone different. Someone less intrusive. Less sensitive. Less vocal. Someone more a…”

— Daniell Koepke, internal-acceptance-movement.tumblr.com

“There was something about her that is so unique and rare; she's raw and deep, fun and sensitive. She's a rock of strength and purity, but she's a monger of love and passion. Her heart beats because she wants to help others and see them shine. She's here to be the one that you can't forget; she's a w…”

— Sylvester McNutt, instagram.com

“Never apologize for being sensitive or emotional. Let this be a sign that you've got a big heart and aren't afraid to let others see it. Showing your emotions is a sign of strength.”

— Brigitte Nicole, facebook.com

“There are too many people today who instead of feeling hurt are acting out their hurt; instead of acknowledging pain, they’re inflicting pain on others. Rather than risking feeling disappointed, they’re choosing to live disappointed. Emotional stoicism is not badassery. Blustery posturing is not bad…”

— Brené Brown, amazon.com

“Emotions aren't a sign of weakness, but a sign of strength and passion.”

— Demi Lovato, amazon.com

“She can't help it,' he said. 'She's got the soul of a poet and the emotional makeup of a junkyard dog.”

— Stephen King, amazon.com

“Don't be afraid to be 'too' Too emotional, too childish, too straight-forward, too whatever. There always will be someone who will love you for who you are, who'll find special enchantment in all your, 'too's'”

— Unknown, facebook.com

“Despite what you may have been taught, your sensitivity doesn’t make you weak. It doesn’t make you too emotional, too soft, or in any way too much. It has always been and will always be a strength. The truth is that you can be soft and still be strong. You aren’t a rock, immune to the shift and pull…”

— Daniell Koepke, internal-acceptance-movement.tumblr.com