“ Solitude Happy the man, whose wish and care A few paternal acres bound, Content to breathe his native air In his… — Alexander Pope Copy Share Image
It's clear to me that anyone, anywhere, can experience loneliness, isolation, solitude, and estrangement; and most people probably do encounter these things… — Brendan Myers Copy Share Image
Most religions have always appreciated the extreme power of concentrated thought directed toward the benefit of others, especially when that person is… — Tenzin Palmo Copy Share Image
“Only those who spend long times with themselves can touch the depths of life!” — Mehmet Murat ildan Copy Share Image
I lived in solitude in the country and noticed how the monotony of a quiet life stimulates the creative mind. — Albert Einstein Copy Share Image
After a run of several night events, you begin to appreciate the solitude and the quiet backstage. — Cate Blanchett Copy Share Image
One of the greatest necessities in America is to discover creative solitude. — Carl Sandburg Copy Share Image
Very few people can write in a crowd. This is a very solitary occupation. I have known people more talented than me… — Tom Robbins Copy Share Image
True bravery means doing alone that which one could do if all the world were by. — Francois de La Rochefoucauld Copy Share Image
A room of one's own isn't nearly enough. A house, or, best, an island of one's own. — Lillian Hellman Copy Share Image
Work cannot convey the almost voluptuous sweetness of the feelings experienced ... in solitude. — Alexandra David-Neel Copy Share Image
O Lord, please fill my mouth with worthwhile stuff, and nudge me when I've said enough. Enlightenment is the "quiet acceptance of… — Susan Jeffers Copy Share Image
“moonlight disappears down the hills mountains vanish into fog and i vanish into poetry.” — Sanober Khan Copy Share Image
“The crowdedness of family life and the faithfulness of solitude - both brave decisions, or both decisions of cowardice - make little… — Yiyun Li Copy Share Image
Ah! I need solitude. I have come forth to this hill at sunset to see the forms of the mountains in the… — Henry David Thoreau Copy Share Image
If you sit down and just keep quiet...you are in the state of Self-Awareness. ..keeping quiet means being without any techniques, effort… — Mooji Copy Share Image
“Loneliness is like sitting in an empty room and being aware of the space around you. It is a condition of separateness.… — Kent Nerburn Copy Share Image
I chose the shadows; they did not choose me. I stay here securely not just because I feel plain, but because disappearance… — Rod McKuen Copy Share Image
Sorrow and solitude, these are the precious things/ And the only words that are worth remembering. — Townes Van Zandt Copy Share Image
Most people have never known solitude.... But there are a few of the other kind who can go back to their rooms… — Louis Aragon Copy Share Image
When society is made up of men who know no interior solitude it can no longer be held together by love: and… — Thomas Merton Copy Share Image
As you put into practice the qualities of patience, punctuality, sincerity, and solicitude, you will have a better opinion of the world… — Grenville Kleiser Copy Share Image
After reading Howitt's account of the Australian gold-diggings one evening,... I asked myself why I might not be washing some golddaily, though… — Henry David Thoreau Copy Share Image