Introverts are collectors of thoughts, and solitude is where the collection is curated and rearranged to make sense of the present and future.

For the introvert, conversation can be a very limited forum for self expression. When a song moves you, a writer gets you or a theory enlightens you, you and its creator are connecting in a realm beyond sight or speech.

An extrovert is more likely to share immediate reactions and process information through conversation.

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.

Introverts often assume what's inside is visible on the outside. We don't have to invent or fake the emotion; we just need to allow it to be seen!

I am rarely bored alone; I am often bored in groups and crowds.

Introverts like being introverts. We are drawn to ideas, we are passionate observers, and for us, solitude is rich and generative.