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“It would be nice to avoid the world, to leave it and all its threats and unhappiness. Not to die or anything like that, but to find a place of solitude and solace.” quote by Robert Cormier
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“It would be nice to avoid the world, to leave it and all its threats and unhappiness. Not to die or anything like that, but to find a place of solitude and solace.”

Robert Cormier

About This Quote

Source Novel: 'The Chocolate War' by Robert Cormier, 1974

A yearning for solitude reflects a coping mechanism against life's pressures.

In simple terms: Wanting to escape to a peaceful place.

Key Takeaway

Seek moments of quiet.

Themes

solitude escape comfort

Mood

calm thoughtful

Type

literary emotional

When to use this quote

  • stress relief
  • personal retreats
  • mental health
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

psychology literature

Questions to Reflect On

  • What safe space restores you?
  • How can you find balance between engagement and retreat?
A Different Perspective

Isolation can lead to loneliness.

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