Solitude
In solitude we are in the presence of mere matter (even the sky, the stars, the moon, trees in blossom), things of less value (perhaps) than a human spirit. Its value lies in the greater possibility of attention.
Simone Weil (1910-1943) French Philosopher
Solitude is impractical and yet society is fatal.
Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) U.S. poet, essayist and lecturer.
Conversation enriches the understanding; but solitude is the school of genius.
Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) U.S. poet, essayist and lecturer.
In solitude, be a multitude to thyself. Tibullus by all means use sometimes to be alone.
George Herbert (1593-1632) British poet.
By all means use sometimes to be alone. Salute thyself: see what thy soul doth wear. Dare to look in thy chest; for 'Tis thine own: And tumble up and down what thou findst there. Who cannot rest till he good fellows find, he breaks up house, turns out of doors his mind.
George Herbert (1593-1632) British poet.
With some people solitariness is an escape not from others but from themselves. For they see in the eyes of others only a reflection of themselves.
Eric Hoffer (1902-1983) American philosopher and author.