Some kids need to run around to burn off energy. But I — like many other introverts — needed quiet time to recharge from being in class.

One of the most powerful things an artist can do is give words to feelings that introverts thought they were alone in experiencing.

Introverts thrive when they are honest about the space and time they need to recharge their batteries.

Creativity allows us to make something of our strong feelings, like preserving joy or turning pain into something beautiful.

Introverts can be elusive creatures. We may be quiet one moment, then chatty the next, when someone makes us feel comfortable.

Introverts can do their work and live their life happily without constantly needing to be around other people.

Some people can’t stop themselves from making ignorant, annoying, and downright rude comments to introverts.

In reality, introverts are more than capable of holding their own, discussing their opinions, and socializing with others.

It’s hard for me to respond quickly, but I’m the master of peeling back the layers of an idea until I understand it completely.

As an introvert, I enjoy myself in my own way — I have particular traits and preferences that I now see as strengths.