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There's a difference between solitude and loneliness.

Solitude is not the same as loneliness. Solitude is a solitary boat floating in a sea of possible companions.

Loneliness is the poverty of self; solitude is the richness of self.

Solitude is fine, but you need someone to tell you that solitude is fine.

The solution to alone-ness is not more solitude, but companionship and community.

Loneliness expresses the pain of being alone and solitude expresses the glory of being alone.

Remember that although the distinction can be difficult to draw, loneliness and solitude are different.

Solitude is creativity's best friend, and solitude is refreshment for our souls.

Solitude is the profoundest fact of the human condition. Man is the only being who knows he is alone.

It is good to be solitary, for solitude is difficult; that something is difficult must be a reason the more for us to do it.