“…once alone,
it is impossible to believe that one could ever have been otherwise.
Loneliness is an absolute discovery.”
-Marilynne Robinson, Housekeeping
“…once alone,
it is impossible to believe that one could ever have been otherwise.
Loneliness is an absolute discovery.”
-Marilynne Robinson, Housekeeping
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Solitude does not mean lonely or loneliness. Yes, it is an absolute discovery. Being happy with yourself, in your own company is a wonderful step forward in consciousness. I complete me. No other person can do this for me.
Nicely put 🙂