"I believe that introversion is my greatest strength. I have such a strong inner life that I’m never bored and only occasionally lonely. No matter what mayhem is happening around me, I know I can always turn inward."

  

"Closing your eyes isn’t going to change anything. Nothing’s going to disappear just because you can’t see what’s going on."

If you're a strong female, you don't need permission.

"The feeling of fear is never going to go away completely. When you feel fear, keep going forward. You are not a coward if you feel fear. You are only a coward if you give into that feeling. You can learn to do it afraid."