Aloneness Quote by Lorrie Moore
““If you were alone when you were born, alone when you were dying, really absolutely alone when you were dead, why "learn to be alone" in between? If you had forgotten, it would quickly come back to you. Aloneness was like riding a bike. At gunpoint. With the gun in your own hand. Aloneness was the air in your tires, the wind in your hair. You didn't have to go looking for it with open arms. With open arms, you fell off the bike: I was drinking my wine too quickly.””
About This Quote
Source Short story: “The Man Who Was Almost a Man,” 2005
Aloneness is an inevitable, sometimes harsh, part of existence that must be accepted rather than avoided.
In simple terms: Alone is unavoidable; accept it.
Key Takeaway
Find peace in solitude, not fear.
Themes
existence
solitude
acceptance
Mood
melancholic
contemplative
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- grief
- midlife crisis
- creative writing
- meditation
Key Concepts
philosophical
existential
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What does aloneness teach you about yourself?
- How can you balance connection and solitude?
A Different Perspective
Aloneness can be overwhelming without support.
