Mac Rost

“To hurt another human being is to announce your hatred of humanity – but mostly your thinking is about hating back what already hates you.”
― Steven Erikson, The Crippled God

“They do not wish to attach themselves to the work, lest they condemn themselves to a life full of extra burdens.”
― Brandon Sanderson, The Way of Kings

“What’s so magical about solitude? In many fields, Ericsson told me, it’s only when you’re alone that you can engage in Deliberate Practice, which he has identified as the key to exceptional achievement.”
― Susan Cain, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking

“For one thing, we should actively seek out symbiotic introvert-extrovert relationships, in which leadership and other tasks are divided according to people’s natural strengths and temperaments. The most effective teams are composed of a healthy mix of introverts and extroverts, studies show, and so are many leadership structures.”
― Susan Cain, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking