The INFJ may be the rarest of the 16 Myers-Briggs personality types, making up only 1-2 percent of the population, but many famous INFJ people have made a huge impact on the world. Through their gentle leadership and passion, INFJs are making the world a better place. Want proof? Here are 21 amazing quotes from famous INFJs*.
*Note: It’s impossible to determine with 100% certainty the personality type of people who are no longer with us, and some websites offer conflicting information. However, all of these individuals have been typed as INFJ by multiple sources; J.K. Rowling is self-confirmed.
Our Favorite Inspirational Quotes by Famous INFJs
1. Carl Jung
2. J. K. Rowling
3. Martin Luther King, Jr.
4. Eleanor Roosevelt
5. Mahatma Gandhi
6. Plato
7. Leo Tolstoy
8. J.K. Rowling
9. Carl Jung
10. Florence Nightingale
11. Jane Goodall
12. Nelson Mandela
13. Jimmy Carter
14. Eleanor Roosevelt
15. Shirley MacLaine
16. Nathaniel Hawthorne
17. Jane Goodall
18. Carl Jung
19. Nelson Mandela
20. Martin Luther King, Jr.
21. Mahatma Gandhi
Are You an INFJ?
Some of these quotes touch on themes that will resonate with a lot of people, and every INFJ is going to be a little different. However, if these quotes speak to you, you might be an INFJ. Want to find out? There’s an easy way: Take this free personality assessment from Personality Hacker and see your personality type in minutes.
Megan Malone is the Brand Marketing Manager at Truity. She is also a certified professional coach and is passionate about helping people improve their relationships, career, and quality of life using personality tools, like the Enneagram and TypeFinder. Truity’s goal is to make scientifically validated personality tests more accessible and user-friendly. Truity has helped more than 25 million people better understand and unlock the power of their true self — and the company’s research has been covered in media outlets like CNBC, The Huffington Post, and the TODAY show.