Believe Quote by Liv Ullmann
“I believe that it is sometimes less difficult to wake up and feel that I am alone when I really am, than to wake up with someone else and be lonely.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New Yorker, 1977
It can be easier to accept solitude when it is true than to feel lonely while in a relationship.
In simple terms: Being alone can feel simpler than being with someone yet feeling isolated.
Key Takeaway
Recognize that loneliness is a feeling, not a circumstance.
Themes
loneliness
relationships
self-awareness
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
observational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- marriage
- roommates
- friendships
- living alone
Key Concepts
existential
psychology
emotional health
Questions to Reflect On
- What does loneliness teach you about your needs?
- How can you cultivate connection within yourself?
A Different Perspective
Loneliness can persist even when physically accompanied.
