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Solitude Quote by Tom Robbins

“But having acquired a taste for solitude, each of them spent days separate and alone, Leigh-Cheri in the attic, Bernard in the pantry. Funny how we think of romance as always involving two, when the romance of solitude can be ever so much more delicious and intense. Alone, the world offers itself…” quote by Tom Robbins
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““But having acquired a taste for solitude, each of them spent days separate and alone, Leigh-Cheri in the attic, Bernard in the pantry. Funny how we think of romance as always involving two, when the romance of solitude can be ever so much more delicious and intense. Alone, the world offers itself freely to us. To be unmasked, it has no choice.””

Tom Robbins

About This Quote

Source Novel: Still Life with Woodpeckers by Tom Robbins, 1980

Solitude can be a rich, intense romance, offering freedom and self‑discovery when we embrace being alone.

In simple terms: Being alone can be a deep, rewarding experience.

Key Takeaway

Seek solitude as a chance to explore yourself.

Themes

solitude self‑discovery freedom intimacy

Mood

contemplative introspective

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • creative work
  • travel
  • personal reflection
  • mindfulness

Key Concepts

existentialism personal growth romanticism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does solitude enhance your creativity?
  • When might solitude become isolating?
A Different Perspective

Alone time can also lead to loneliness or missed connections.

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