"There’s something about writing books that gives us the permission to discuss things that aren’t as easy to talk abou…"

"Our culture rightly admires risk-takers, but we need our “heed-takers” more than ever."

"Everyone shines, given the right lighting. For some, it’s a Broadway spotlight, for others, a lamplit desk."

"Love is essential, gregariousness is optional."

"Solitude is out of fashion. Our companies, our schools and our culture are in thrall to an idea I call the New Groupt…"

"It’s never a good idea to organize society in a way that depletes the energy of half the population."

"Shyness is the fear of negative judgment, while introversion is simply the preference for less stimulation. Shyness i…"

"We (introverts) are not anti-social; we’re differently social."

"(In writing Quiet) I was fueled by the same mix of passion and indignation that I imagine inspired Betty Friedan to p…"

"To me, one of the best things in the world is that sublime moment when a writer, artist, or musician manages to expre…"