The purpose of school should be to prepare kids for the rest of their lives, but too often what kids need to be prepared for is surviving the school day itself.

In our culture, snails are not considered valiant animals - we are constantly exhorting people to "come out of their shells" - but there's a lot to be said for taking your home with you wherever you go.

Any time people come together in a meeting, we're not necessarily getting the best ideas; we're just getting the ideas of the best talkers.

The bias against introversion leads to a colossal waste of talent, energy, and happiness.

Love is essential, gregariousness is optional.

I prefer listening to talking, reading to socializing... I like to think before I speak (softly).

There are only a few people out there who can completely overcome their fears, and they all live in Tibet.