A quotation from Robert Louis Stevenson

But solitude for its own sake should surely never be preferred. We are bound by the strongest obligations to busy ourselves amid the world of men, if it be only to crack jokes.

Robert Louis Stevenson (1850–1894) Scottish essayist, novelist, poet
Essay (1880-01/02?), “Reflections and Remarks on Human Life,” § 4.3 “Solitude and Society”

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But solitude for its own sake should surely never be preferred. We are bound by the strongest obligations to busy ourselves amid the world of men, if it be only to crack jokes. A collection of aphorisms and musings, first published in the Edinburgh Edition of his Works, vol. 28…

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A quotation from Eric Hoffer

A man by himself is in bad company.

Eric Hoffer (1902-1983) American writer, philosopher, longshoreman
Passionate State of Mind, Aphorism 262 (1955)

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Hoffer, Eric - Passionate State of Mind, Aphorism 262 (1955) | WIST Quotations

A man by himself is in bad company.

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Being alone is the perfect chance to reconnect with yourself, recharge your spirit, and find peace within. #InnerPeace #MindfulLiving #BeingAlone #Alone

What moved people in the past and present to become hermits? What does a life of seclusion offer? And is the hermit life possible today?

[Video Title: When Walking Away Is the ONLY Answer (A Hermit’s Philosophy)]
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When Walking Away Is the ONLY Answer (A Hermit’s Philosophy)

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"#Beingalone for its benefits, however, can contain a trap: “#solitude inertia,” in which your good solitude inadvertently turns into bad #isolation. In 2020, researchers studying people with #depression found that those who sought solitude for its useful effects can “get stuck,” leading to isolation that exacerbates depressive symptoms. This suggests the importance for most of us of finding the sweet spot between being #alone and being with others."

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Why You Should Want to Be Alone

Used well, a dose of solitude can do you a world of good.

The Atlantic

Not being able to do something with yourself and being overwhelmed by the simplicity of life is now considered an illness. Only those who numb themselves through distraction are healthy? Dubious.

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