James Fahey > James's Quotes

“The introvert is pressured daily, almost from the moment of awakening, to respond and conform to the outer world.”
― Marti Olsen Laney, The Introvert Advantage: How to Thrive in an Extrovert World

“For introverts who have a high level of internal activity, anything coming from the outside raises their intensity level index quickly. It’s kind of like being tickled—the sensation goes from feeling good and fun to “too much” and uncomfortable in a split second.”
― Marti Olsen Laney, The Introvert Advantage: How to Thrive in an Extrovert World

“It was dimly lit with very few other people—just about my pace of excitement.”
― Marti Olsen Laney, The Introvert Advantage: How to Thrive in an Extrovert World

“The second difference between the introvert and the extrovert is how they experience external stimulation. Extroverts like to experience a lot, and introverts like to know a lot about what they experience.”
― Marti Olsen Laney, The Introvert Advantage: How to Thrive in an Extrovert World

“If nature intended us to talk more than listen, she would have given us two mouths and one ear. —ANONYMOUS”
― Marti Olsen Laney, The Introvert Advantage: How to Thrive in an Extrovert World

“If we cannot now end our differences, at least we can help make the world safe for diversity. —John F. Kennedy”
― Marti Olsen Laney, The Introvert Advantage: How to Thrive in an Extrovert World

“Introverted children may not be as demonstrative as extroverted children. They love and value you, but they may not talk about it as much. Accept your temperament and your child’s. They can’t be changed. Both of you have wonderful qualities to contribute to your family and to the world.”
― Marti Olsen Laney, The Introvert Advantage: How to Thrive in an Extrovert World

“Children are like wet cement. Whatever falls on them makes an impression. —Haim Ginott”
― Marti Olsen Laney, The Introvert Advantage: How to Thrive in an Extrovert World