Introversion Quotes

There are two distinct groups of people in the world: the ones who tell stories, and those who pay attention.

Daniel Gonçalves

The exaggerated dopamine sensitivity of the introvert leads one to believe that when in public, introverts, regardless of its validity, often feel to be the center of (unwanted) attention hence rarely craving attention. Extroverts, on the other hand, seem to never get enough attention. So on the flip side it seems as though the introvert is in a sense very external and the extrovert is in a sense very internal - the introvert constantly feels too much 'outerness' while the extrovert doesn't feel enough 'outerness'.

There is something quite wonderful about sharing a secret.

Quiet people always know more than they seem. Although very normal, their inner world is by default fronted mysterious and therefore assumed weird. Never underestimate the social awareness and sense of reality in a quiet person; they are some of the most observant, absorbent persons of all.

You might be an introvert if you were ready to go home before you left the house.

We have created youth ministry that confuses extroversion with faithfulness. We have effectively communicated to young people that sincerely following Jesus is synonymous with being 'fired up' for Jesus, with being excited for Jesus, as if discipleship were synonymous with fostering an exuberant, perky, cheerful, hurray-for-Jesus disposition like what we might find in the glee club or at a pep rally.

James K.A. Smith

Nothing is as irritating to a shy man as a confident girl.

Mokokoma Mokhonoana

Introverts don’t see life as one big cocktail party. We’re content with just a few meaningful relationships.

Telling an introvert to go to a party is like telling a saint to go to Hell.