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“I would advise you to write, my dear friend, because with your active nature, solitude is simply intolerable to you, and after some time your solitude would become perhaps attractive if you were to people it with creatures of your own fancy.” quote by Wilfrid Laurier
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“I would advise you to write, my dear friend, because with your active nature, solitude is simply intolerable to you, and after some time your solitude would become perhaps attractive if you were to people it with creatures of your own fancy.”

Wilfrid Laurier

About This Quote

Source Letter: Private correspondence, early 1900s

Advises a friend to write to avoid unbearable solitude, suggesting creative companionship.

In simple terms: Writing prevents loneliness; imagination can fill the void.

Key Takeaway

Write regularly to stay connected and creative.

Themes

solitude creativity friendship

Mood

introspective encouraging

Type

personal inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal letters
  • creative pursuits
  • social isolation

Key Concepts

writing imagination mental health

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you feel solitude fuels creativity?
  • How can writing serve as a social bridge?
A Different Perspective

Some may find solitude restorative rather than intolerable.

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