introverts are ‘especially empathetic’, think in an ‘unusually complex fashion’, and prefer discussing ‘values and morality’ to small talk about the weather – great for conversations with power-holders! Introverts ‘desire peace’ and are ‘modest’, such useful traits for non-violent activism. Cain goes on to say that the introvert child is an ‘orchid – who wilts easily’, is prone to ‘depression, anxiety and shyness, but under the right conditions can grow strong and magnificent’.

