I've never been lonely. I've been in a room -- I've felt…
““I've never been lonely. I've been in a room -- I've felt suicidal. I've been depressed. I've felt awful -- awful beyond all -- but I never felt that one other person could enter that room and cure what was bothering me...or that any number of people could enter that room. In other words, loneliness is something I've never been bothered with because I've always had this terrible itch for solitude. It's being at a party, or at a stadium full of people cheering for something, that I might feel loneliness. I'll quote Ibsen, "The strongest men are the most alone." I've never thought, "Well, some beautiful blonde will come in here and give me a fuck-job, rub my balls, and I'll feel good." No, that won't help. You know the typical crowd, "Wow, it's Friday night, what are you going to do? Just sit there?" Well, yeah. Because there's nothing out there. It's stupidity. Stupid people mingling with stupid people. Let them stupidify themselves. I've never been bothered with the need to rush out into the night. I hid in bars, because I didn't want to hide in factories. That's all. Sorry for all the millions, but I've never been lonely. I like myself. I'm the best form of entertainment I have. Let's drink more wine!””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
He embraces solitude, finding contentment alone, and rejects social expectations for companionship.
In simple terms: He is happy alone and doesn’t need others to feel fulfilled.
Key Takeaway
Value your own company over external validation.
Themes
solitude
self‑acceptance
social critique
individualism
Mood
reflective
defiant
melancholic
Type
personal
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- creative writing
- nightlife
- self‑care
- social gatherings
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychology
loneliness
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you ever feel isolated in crowds?
- How does solitude shape your creativity?
A Different Perspective
Loneliness can still affect those who claim independence, especially in crisis.