Whatever kind of introvert you are, some people will find you 'too much' in some ways and 'not enough' in others.

When a quiet introvert talks, heads turn, and that's power.

Introvert conversations are like jazz. Each player gets to solo for a nice stretch before the other player comes in and does his solo.

Introverts tend to internalize problems. In other words, we place the source of problems within and blame ourselves. Though introverts may also externalize and see others as the problem, it's more convenient to keep the problem "in house." Internalizers tend to be reliable and responsible, but we can also be very hard on ourselves.

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.

This is why it is sometimes hard for introverts to find words: we really hate to compromise, and words are always a compromise.

Reading is like travel, allowing you to exit your own life for a bit, and to come back with a renewed, even inspired, perspective.