
Are you an introvert who is thinking about how I could make it in the business world? Then this collection of Introvert entrepreneur quotes is perfect for you.
It seems full of over confident extroverts. It may surprise you to know that there are numerous introverts who have been and continue to be very successful.
You have the qualities needed to become an entrepreneur. It’s time to believe in yourself and follow your dreams. Remember to stay authentic and play to your strengths and qualities.
Here are some quotes from successful well-known entrepreneurs and celebrities who happen to be introverts.
There are so many to choose from it is impossible to list them all here. For more inspiration check out my Introvert Entrepreneur Board on Pinterest where I add more thought inspiring introvert quotes that seem to speak to the introvert mind.
Want to see a list of some of the introverts we know and admire? Go to the end of the page and find out.
“Email is far more convenient than the telephone. As far as I’m concerned, I would throw my phone away if I could get away with it.” – Tom Hanks

Any intelligent fool can make things bigger and more complex…. It takes a touch of genius – and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction. – Albert Einstein

Beware of those who seek constant crowds; they are nothing alone. – Charles Bukowski

It always seems impossible until it’s done. – Nelson Mandela

I don’t have time for superficial friends, I suppose if you’re really lonely you can call a superficial friend, but otherwise, what’s the point? – Courtney Cox

Positive quotes for introverts
It’s easy to stand in the crowd but it takes courage to stand alone. – Mahatma Gandhi

I don’t want to be alone. I want to be left alone. – Audrey Hepburn

No on can make you feel inferior without your consent. – Eleanor Roosevelt

Without vision, people perish and without courage and inspiration dreams die. – Rosa Parks

Sometimes good things fall apart, so better things can fall together. – Marilyn Monroe

Introvert humour-we just get it
With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts. – Eleanor Roosevelt

The secret to life is to put yourself in the right lighting. For some it’s a Broadway spotlight, for others, a lamp-lit desk. – Susan Cain

Genius is patience – Isaac Newton

Always, always, always believe in yourself. Because if you don’t then who will, sweetie? Marilyn Monroe

In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years. Abraham Lincoln


You wouldn’t worry so much about what others think of you if you realized how seldom they do. -Eleanor Roosevelt

Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new. – Albert Einstein.

Words to inspire introvert entrepreneurs
Nothing is impossible, the word itself says I’m possible. – Audrey Hepburn

Remember, if you need a hand you’ll find it at the end of your arm. – Audrey Hepburn

Leave nothing for tomorrow which can be done today. – Abraham Lincoln

There are so many quotes from introverts that are motivational and I keep adding some more to the list. Some of them are inspirational introvert entrepreneur quotes.
“Introverts have layered personalities, and they prefer to slowly unpeel the layers as they bond with people over time.” – Adam S. McHugh
“The most introspective of souls are often those that have been hurt the most.” – Shannon Alder
“Confident introverts don’t avoid social situations. They just make wise choices.” – Unknown
“People always tell introverts to be more talkative and leave their comfort zones, yet no one tells extroverts to shut up to make the zone comfortable.” – TheRockle.com
“Kindly remove yourself from my personal space. Thanks.” – Gemma Correll
“I’m indecisive because I see eight sides to everything.” – April Kepner
“My alone feels so good, I’ll only have you if you’re sweeter than my solitude.” – Warsan Shire
“Come out of your shell – that noxious expression which fails to appreciate that some animals naturally carry shelter everywhere they go and some humans are just the same.” – Susan Cain
“I want to be alone… with someone else who wants to be alone.” – Dimitri Zaik
“I’m ok, you’re ok-in small doses.” – Jonathon Rauch
“People inspire you, or they drain you – pick them wisely.” – Hans F. Hansen
“Extroverts get their energy from being around a lot of people, but introverts find large groups draining and require time alone to recharge.” – Sophia Amoruso
“That’s the thing about introverts; we wear our chaos on the inside where no one can see it.” – Michaela Chung
“I am a minimalist. I like saying the most with the least.” – Bob Newhart
A list of some very successful and influential introverts
I think we can all agree the world is a much better place with these people just being themselves and following their dreams.
- Albert Einstein
- Sir Isaac Newton
- Abraham Lincoln
- Rosa Parks
- Charles Darwin
- Nikola Tesla
- Steven Spielberg
- Eleanor Roosevelt
- Larry Page
- Marissa Mayer
- JK Rowling
- Nelson Mandela
- Mahatma Gandhi
- Michael Jordan
- Meryl Streep
- Elon Musk
- Dr. Seuss
- Frederic Chopin
- Steve Wozniak
- Courtney Cox
- Emma Watson
- Audrey Hepburn
- Candice Bergen
- Keanu Reeves
- Heath Ledger
- Marilyn Monroe
- Ingrid Bergman
- Grace Kelly
- Clint Eastwood