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. — Syd Barrett

2. I was a quiet teenager, introverted, full of angst. — Nigella Lawson

3. The inquiry ‘who am I’ turns the mind introvert and makes it calm. — Ramana Maharshi

4. I’m actually introverted and shy. — Ryan Tedder

5. I’m reserved. I’m more of an introvert than an extrovert. — Nicole Kidman

6. I was a quiet teenager, introverted, full of angst. — Nigella Lawson

7. He was a silent type, very nervy of people: shy, introverted, nobody would believe he could scream so loud…well he did drink a bottle of bleach! — Stephen Richards, Insanity: My Mad Life

8. Introverts just just don’t buzz as easily. — 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. — Susan Cain, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking

10. Introverts just just don’t buzz as easily. — Susan Cain, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking

11. Solve problems, make art, think deeply. — 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. — 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. — 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?’ — Steven Alexander

15. For an introvert his environment is himself and can never be subject to startling or unforeseen change. — Quentin Crisp

16. He had a courtly way of exclaiming over whatever was exclaimable in people–especially kids. — 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. — 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. — 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 — Pablo

20. I was a quiet teenager, introverted, full of angst. — 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. — Susan Cain

22. Extroverts communicate well with others, Introverts communicate well with themselves — Pablo

23. Solve problems, make art, think deeply. — 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 loud…well he did drink a bottle of bleach! — Stephen Richards, Insanity: My Mad Life

25. Extroverts communicate well with others, Introverts communicate well with themselves — Pablo

26. We have two ears and one mouth and we should use them proportionally. — Susan Cain, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking

27. I wasn’t always this introverted. — Syd Barrett

28. Solve problems, make art, think deeply. — 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. — Nigella Lawson

30. For an introvert his environment is himself and can never be subject to startling or unforeseen change. — Quentin Crisp

31. I was a quiet teenager, introverted, full of angst. — Nigella Lawson

32. I’m actually introverted and shy. — 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. — Susan Cain

34. I’m continually amazed by how many people who appear to be extroverts are actually introverts. — Susan Cain

35. I wasn’t always this introverted. — Syd Barrett

36. He was a silent type, very nervy of people: shy, introverted, nobody would believe he could scream so loud…well he did drink a bottle of bleach! — Stephen Richards, Insanity: My Mad Life

37. For an introvert his environment is himself and can never be subject to startling or unforeseen change. — Quentin Crisp

38. I was a quiet teenager, introverted, full of angst. — 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. — Pierce Brown, Golden Son

40. Introverts just just don’t buzz as easily. — 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. — Sophia Dembling, Introverts in Love: The Quiet Way to Happily Ever After

42. I’m actually introverted and shy. — Ryan Tedder

43. There’s nothing more exciting than ideas. — 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. — Ramana Maharshi

45. Soft power is quiet persistence. — Susan Cain, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking

46. Solve problems, make art, think deeply. — 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. — Michael Bassey Johnson

48. As a young man, I was very introverted and quiet, but with a lot of intensity and feelings. — Om Puri

49. I wasn’t always this introverted. — 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?’ — 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 you’re an extrovert, it’s 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.