solitude Quotes

I am rather inclined to silence.

The only real progress lies in learning to be wrong all alone.

Working conditions for me have always been those of the monastic life: solitude and frugality. Except for frugality, they are contrary to my nature, so much so that work is a violence I do to myself.

The monotony and solitude of a quiet life stimulates the creative mind.

I live in that solitude which is painful in youth, but delicious in the years of maturity.

Solitude is painful when one is young, but delightful when one is more mature.

He who is unable to live in society, or who has no need because he is sufficient for himself, must be either a beast or a god.

The great advantage of a hotel is that it is a refuge from home life.

With fools, there is no companionship. Rather than to live with men who are selfish, vain, quarrelsome, and obstinate, let a man walk alone.

One travels more usefully when alone, because he reflects more.