Ball game Quote by Robert B. Parker
““I’ve spent a lot of my time alone, and I have learned to treat myself as if I were a family. I give myself dinner at night. I give myself breakfast in the morning. I like the process of deciding what to eat and putting it together and seeing how it works, and I like to experiment, and I like to eat. There’s nothing lonelier than some guy alone in the kitchen eating Chinese food out of the carton. “But cooking yourself a meal,” Susan said, “and sitting down to eat it with the table set, and maybe a fire in the fireplace . . .” “And a ball game on . . .” “And a half bottle of wine, perhaps.” I nodded. Susan smiled, the way she does when her face seems to get brighter. “You are the most self-sufficient man I have ever known,” she said.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Devil’s Business” by Robert B. Parker, 2005
Self‑care through cooking transforms solitude into a nurturing ritual, fostering self‑respect and emotional resilience.
In simple terms: Cooking alone builds self‑respect and comfort.
Key Takeaway
Create daily routines that honor yourself.
Themes
self‑care
solitude
ritual
resilience
Mood
comforting
introspective
Type
personal
inspirational
When to use this quote
- living alone
- stress relief
- creative cooking
- mental health maintenance
Key Concepts
mindful eating
self‑sufficiency
personal ritual
Questions to Reflect On
- What simple self‑care habits could improve your day?
- How does ritual shape your sense of self?
A Different Perspective
Relying solely on self‑care may isolate rather than connect with others.
