“Ask any introvert, curmudgeon, or person in a hurry what they hate most about in-person shopping and they'll all come back with the same answer: You have to talk to someone.”— Leah Prinzivalli, teenvogue.com
“Empathy reflects a person’s ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.”— Karen Lander, qz.com
“I demand only one thing in a relationship that I remain utterly alone.”— David E Kelley, Kerry Ehrin, Alan Shore, James Spader, imdb.com
“While your vivid imagination can benefit you as a creative type, it is very easy for you to get lost inside of your mind and out of touch with reality.”— Shahida Arabi, thoughtcatalog.com
“So if you’re an introvert like me, especially a female introvert, or a person who is expected to give away your energy to everyone else on the reg, I want to encourage you to find time to be alone. Don’t be afraid to excuse yourself. Recharge for as long as you need. Lean up against a tree and take…”— Amy Schumer, amazon.com
“Middle age is when you’re sitting at home on a Saturday night and the telephone rings and you hope it isn’t for you”— Ogden Nash, amazon.com
“Rust: I consider myself a realist, all right, but in philosophical terms, I’m what’s called a pessimist. Marty: Um, okay. What’s that mean? Rust: Means I’m bad at parties.”— Nic Pizzolatto, Rust Cohle, Matthew McConaughey, imdb.com
“Introvert problems: I'm going out. 5 minutes later: I want to go back in.”— Nikita Gill, twitter.com
“There are also changes at the macro brain level. The areas associated with this trait greatly overlap with the brain areas that support empathy! Also, they have a hyperactive insula, which explains their heightened awareness of their inner emotional states and bodily sensations. This hyperactivity e…”— Marwa Azab, psychologytoday.com
“It is not surprising that this trait is found in artists, poets and is linked to giftedness, creativity and empathy. At the same time, a Highly Sensitive Person is at a higher risk of depression and burnout, because they get easily overwhelmed. This is why it is critical to know if you are a HSP, so…”— Marwa Azab, psychologytoday.com
“There are biological reasons for all the components of this trait. A HSP’s brain is wired differently and the nervous system is highly sensitive with a lower threshold for action (2). This hyper-excitability contributes to increased emotional reactivity, a lower threshold for sensory information (e.…”— Marwa Azab, psychologytoday.com
“Introverts don't get lonely if they don't socialize with a lot of people, but we do get lonely if we don't have intimate interactions on a regular basis.”— Sophia Dembling, amazon.com
“There are people who live inside their heads and their intellects. It’s something one is born with and stuck with. It’s not something you make a decision about.”— Charles Simic, amazon.com
“Let’s clear one thing up: Introverts do not hate small talk because we dislike people. We hate small talk because we hate the barrier it creates between people.”— Laurie Helgoe, amazon.com
“You might be an introvert if you were ready to go home before you left the house.”— Criss Jami, amazon.com
“Introverts think before they act, digest information thoroughly, stay on task longer, give up less easily, and work more accurately.”— Susan Cain, amazon.com
“As an introvert, you are sensitive, perceptive, gentle and reflective. You prefer to operate behind the scenes, preserve your precious energy and influence the world in a quiet, but powerful way.”— Aletheia Luna, amazon.com
“Introverts treasure the close relationships they have stretched so much to make.”— Adam S McHugh, amazon.com
“Introverts take a while to open up, but once they do, they cling on tightly. They trust you with their whole hearts and love you with their whole souls.”— Holly Riordan, thoughtcatalog.com