Are you an introvert? Do you feel like there are times when the thought of having to talk to people makes your stomach churn? Are you happy with spending time alone, or do you feel antsy and lonely if you don’t have regular social interactions? If so, then you’re not alone. Introversion is a widely misunderstood personality trait, but it’s nothing to be ashamed of. In fact, there are many great things about being an introvert. Here are some introvert quotes that perfectly capture what it’s like to be one of us. Enjoy!
“I’m not anti-social. I’m just selective with my social engagements.
1. I wasn’t always this introverted. β Syd Barrett
2. I was a quiet teenager, introverted, full of angst. β Nigella Lawson
3. The inquiry ‘who am I’ turns the mind introvert and makes it calm. β Ramana Maharshi
4. I’m actually introverted and shy. β Ryan Tedder
5. I’m reserved. I’m more of an introvert than an extrovert. β Nicole Kidman
6. I was a quiet teenager, introverted, full of angst. β Nigella Lawson
7. He was a silent type, very nervy of people: shy, introverted, nobody would believe he could scream so loudβ¦well he did drink a bottle of bleach! β Stephen Richards, Insanity: My Mad Life
8. Introverts just just don’t buzz as easily. β Susan Cain, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking
9. The key to flow is to pursue an activity for its own sake, not for the rewards it brings. β Susan Cain, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking
10. Introverts just just don’t buzz as easily. β Susan Cain, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking
11. Solve problems, make art, think deeply. β Susan Cain, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking
12. The longer you pause to process surprising or negative feedback, the more likely you are to learn from it. β Susan Cain, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking
13. The longer you pause to process surprising or negative feedback, the more likely you are to learn from it. β Susan Cain, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking
14. Childhood was very nice. The only thing wrong was that I was so introverted, everything became a big deal… ‘Oh, no, here comes the bus. Where am I gonna sit on the bus?’ β Steven Alexander
15. For an introvert his environment is himself and can never be subject to startling or unforeseen change. β Quentin Crisp
16. He had a courtly way of exclaiming over whatever was exclaimable in peopleβespecially kids. β Susan Cain, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking
17. Being lucky in love might be less a matter of luck and more a matter of paying attention. β Sophia Dembling, Introverts in Love: The Quiet Way to Happily Ever After
18. We have two ears and one mouth and we should use them proportionally. β Susan Cain, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking
19. Extroverts communicate well with others, Introverts communicate well with themselves β Pablo
20. I was a quiet teenager, introverted, full of angst. β Nigella Lawson
21. I get a lot of letters from introverts asking how they can meet people. The key is to make sure that you are doing things you enjoy. β Susan Cain
22. Extroverts communicate well with others, Introverts communicate well with themselves β Pablo
23. Solve problems, make art, think deeply. β Susan Cain, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking
24. He was a silent type, very nervy of people: shy, introverted, nobody would believe he could scream so loudβ¦well he did drink a bottle of bleach! β Stephen Richards, Insanity: My Mad Life
25. Extroverts communicate well with others, Introverts communicate well with themselves β Pablo
26. We have two ears and one mouth and we should use them proportionally. β Susan Cain, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking
27. I wasn’t always this introverted. β Syd Barrett
28. Solve problems, make art, think deeply. β Susan Cain, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking
29. I was a quiet teenager, introverted, full of angst. β Nigella Lawson
30. For an introvert his environment is himself and can never be subject to startling or unforeseen change. β Quentin Crisp
31. I was a quiet teenager, introverted, full of angst. β Nigella Lawson
32. I’m actually introverted and shy. β Ryan Tedder
33. I get a lot of letters from introverts asking how they can meet people. The key is to make sure that you are doing things you enjoy. β Susan Cain
34. I’m continually amazed by how many people who appear to be extroverts are actually introverts. β Susan Cain
35. I wasn’t always this introverted. β Syd Barrett
36. He was a silent type, very nervy of people: shy, introverted, nobody would believe he could scream so loudβ¦well he did drink a bottle of bleach! β Stephen Richards, Insanity: My Mad Life
37. For an introvert his environment is himself and can never be subject to startling or unforeseen change. β Quentin Crisp
38. I was a quiet teenager, introverted, full of angst. β Nigella Lawson
39. He always thinks because I’m reading, I’m not doing anything. There is no greater plague to an introvert than the extroverted. β Pierce Brown, Golden Son
40. Introverts just just don’t buzz as easily. β Susan Cain, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking
41. Ah, yes, the mix tape. The mating call of the introvert. β Sophia Dembling, Introverts in Love: The Quiet Way to Happily Ever After
42. I’m actually introverted and shy. β Ryan Tedder
43. There’s nothing more exciting than ideas. β Susan Cain, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking
44. The inquiry ‘who am I’ turns the mind introvert and makes it calm. β Ramana Maharshi
45. Soft power is quiet persistence. β Susan Cain, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking
46. Solve problems, make art, think deeply. β Susan Cain, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking
47. An introvert talks more than an extrovert because when the mouth is closed, the mind is opened. β Michael Bassey Johnson
48. As a young man, I was very introverted and quiet, but with a lot of intensity and feelings. β Om Puri
49. I wasn’t always this introverted. β Syd Barrett
50. Childhood was very nice. The only thing wrong was that I was so introverted, everything became a big deal… ‘Oh, no, here comes the bus. Where am I gonna sit on the bus?’ β Steven Alexander
Introverts are often seen as mysterious, but they can be some of the most interesting and inspiring people around. Quotes about introverts can help to remind us of the importance of introverted qualities, such as self-reflection and creativity. Even if youβre an extrovert, itβs important to remember that we all have introverted qualities that can be beneficial. So, take a moment to appreciate the introverts in your life, or take a few moments to reflect on these inspiring quotes about introverts.