"I have lived alone, I have fought alone, I have dealt with the pain alone. I will die alone. I think when I’m going to leave, I don’t want to be seen and I don’t want to be followed. I want to disappear quickly and quietly and without any drama. I want as much time in the darkness as I can possibly have. The darkness provides cover, the darkness provides places to hide and the darkness provides comfort."
- James Frey; A Million Little Pieces.
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"Introverts, in contrast, may have strong social skills and enjoy parties and business meetings, but after a while wish they were home in their pajamas. They prefer to devote their social energies to close friends, colleagues, and family. They listen more than they talk, think before they speak, and often feel as if they express themselves better in writing than in conversation. They tend to dislike conflict. Many have a horror of small talk, but enjoy deep discussions."
- Susan Cain, Quiet (via revelationsong)
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