"One of the great sacrifices of adulthood is giving up shyness. Even if it’s been a defining..."

“One of the great sacrifices of adulthood is giving up shyness. Even if it’s been a defining characteristic since childhood, a constant companion through early life, at a certain point it is a luxury we cannot afford. So far as the world is concerned, we are all outgoing, delighted to be here, happy to see you. We can’t run away when we get to the door.”



- Sadie Stein for The Paris Review (via unicornology)