--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I prefer solitude to companions, since…" description: "\"“I prefer solitude to companions, since there are so few men who are trustworthy, and almost none truly learned. I do not say this because I demand sch..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/940/anonymous-1_companionship_i-prefer-solitude-to-companions-since-th_3042414.jpg" --- # I prefer solitude to companions, since there are so few… ![“I prefer solitude to companions, since there are so few men who are trustworthy, and almost none truly learned. I do not say this because I demand scholarship in all men -- although the sum total of men's learning is small enough; but I question whether we should allow anyone to waste our time…” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/940/anonymous-1_companionship_i-prefer-solitude-to-companions-since-th_3042414.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/940/anonymous-1_companionship_i-prefer-solitude-to-companions-since-th_3042414.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/940/anonymous-1_companionship_i-prefer-solitude-to-companions-since-th_3042414.jpg) > ““I prefer solitude to companions, since there are so few men who are trustworthy, and almost none truly learned. I do not say this because I demand scholarship in all men -- although the sum total of men's learning is small enough; but I question whether we should allow anyone to waste our time. The wasting of time is an abomination.”” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The author values solitude and trustworthy, learned companions, condemning time‑wasting and emphasizing the rarity of true wisdom. **In simple terms:** Prefer solitude; waste time is abominable. Key Takeaway Guard your time. Themes solitude trust learning Mood reflective serious Type philosophical advice When to use this quote - personal development - education - time management - social circles Key Concepts philosophy ethics Questions to Reflect On - What makes a companion trustworthy? - How do you avoid wasting time? 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