Ability Quote by Gao Xingjian

Loneliness is a mirror, and recognizes itself.

— Jodi Picoult

Loneliness is the price we have to pay for being born in this modern age, so full of freedom, independence, and our own egotistical…

— Soseki Natsume

The ability to reflect is associated with critical thinking and reasoning ability. And the capacity to be alone is one of the highest levels…

— Laurie Helgoe

The very fine line between loneliness and solitude, reflection; being alone, always appealed to me when I was a kid.

— Brad Mehldau

Loneliness and solitude are two different things. When you are lonely, it is easy to delude yourself into believing that you are on the…

— Elif Safak

Loneliness is inner emptiness. Solitude is inner fulfillment.

— Richard J. Foster

People don't acknowledge loneliness in themselves, and don't appreciate its benefits, the reflection and attentiveness that come with it, the deepened acquaintance with oneself.

— Marilynne Robinson

Loneliness is a power that we possess to give or take away forever.

— Yes (Band

We can never leave loneliness behind completely - it is part of what forms us.

— Thomas L. Dumm

Everything is freedom and everything is loneliness. Make your choice and let the rest fall away.

— Ariel Gore

“Loneliness is a passive state. It is a compulsion when you are left on your own by others. Solitude, on the other hand, is…

— Alok Mishra

Loneliness is solitude with a problem.

— Maggie Nelson