Loneliness Quote by Rollo May
““The two persons, longing, as all individuals do, to overcome the separateness and isolation to which we all are heir as individuals, can participate in a relationship that, for the moment, is not made up of two isolated, individual experiences, but a genuine union.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Love and Will by Rollo May, 1969
Humans seek connection to escape isolation, forming a true partnership that transcends individual experience.
In simple terms: People desire deep bonds that overcome loneliness.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate genuine relationships.
Themes
connection
loneliness
union
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- team projects
- intimate partnerships
- community building
Key Concepts
existential psychology
authenticity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you move beyond self‑isolation?
- What steps foster authentic partnership?
A Different Perspective
True union requires effort and vulnerability.
