Business Quote by Rumer Godden
““In good company your thoughts run, in solitude your thought is still; it goes deeper and makes for itself a deeper groove, delves. Delve meansa 'dig with a spade'; it means hard work. In talk your mind can be stretched, widened, exhilarated to heights but it cannot be deepened; you have to deepen it yourself. It needs sturdiness. You will be lonely, you will be depressed; you must expect it; if you were training your body it would ache and be tired. It is worth it. There is a Hindu proverb which says: 'You only grow when you are alone'.””
About This Quote
Solitude forces internal effort, deepening thought beyond the superficial expansion that social interaction provides, akin to a disciplined workout for the mind.
In simple terms: Alone work cultivates depth.
Key Takeaway
Depth requires solitary effort.
Themes
self‑reflection
personal growth
mindfulness
solitude
discipline
Mood
contemplative
determined
introspective
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- philosophical contemplation
- research analysis
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
inner resilience
cognitive depth
mental stamina
Practical Applications
- deepening personal insight
- building mental endurance
Questions to Reflect On
- How does solitude reshape your thinking?
- What practices help you deepen thought when alone?
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