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“We've known about the transcendent power of solitude for centuries; it's only recently that we've forgotten it.”

Quote by Susan Cain

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Susan Cain is a writer known for her research and advocacy on introverted personalities. Her book 'Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking' explores the advantages of being introverted and challenges the dominant culture that favors extroversion. more

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