With some people solitariness is an escape not from others but from themselves. For they see in the eyes of others only a reflection of themselves.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
It is not so much the example of others we imitate as the reflection of ourselves in their eyes and the echo of ourselves in their words.
The desire for self-expression afflicts people when they feel there is something of themselves which is not getting through to the outside world.
The ability to reflect is associated with critical thinking and reasoning ability. And the capacity to be alone is one of the highest levels of development. It's important to know how to self-soothe and be confident of other people's love even when they're not there in front of you.
As we let our light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence actually liberates others.
Introverts like being introverts. We are drawn to ideas, we are passionate observers, and for us, solitude is rich and generative.
To take refuge with an inferior is to betray one's self.
Egotism: The art of seeing in yourself what others cannot see.
I think most people try to get others to see through their eyes.
People will occasionally ask me if I understand what it's like to be lonely. And the truth is I don't, because for me, solitariness is a blessing, a gift. Me, I get on fine with myself.
I go through the same kind of situations as other people. I have to give that to people, because people have this facade, this mirage, this mirror about me.
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