Introverts, in contrast, may have strong social skills and enjoy parties and business meetings, but after a while wish they were home in their pajamas. They prefer to devote their social energies to close friends, colleagues, and family. They listen more than they talk, think before they speak, and often feel as if they express themselves better in writing than in conversation. They tend to dislike conflict. Many have a horror of small talk, but enjoy deep discussions.

Love is essential, gregariousness is optional.

As a parent, if give yourself what you need, your children will watch you doing that and will give themselves what they need.

Do you really believe in what you said or wrote – in the thing that’s bringing criticism? And if I do believe it, I can withstand anything.

Women were also urged to work on a mysterious quality called 'fascination.' Coming of age in the 1920's was a competitive business.

Introverts are capable of acting like extroverts for the sake of work they consider important, people they love, or anything they value highly.

The pressure to entertain, to sell ourselves, and never to be visibly anxious keeps ratcheting up.