It’s an interesting combination: Having a great fear of being alone, and having a desperate need for solitude and the solitary experience. That’s always been a tug of war for me. 681
When so many are lonely as seem to be lonely, it would be inexcusably selfish to be lonely alone. 543
Yes, I guess you could say I am a loner, but I feel more lonely in a crowded room with boring people than I feel on my own. 855
I have never found a companion that was so companionable as solitude. We are for the most part more lonely when we go abroad among men than when we stay in our chambers. A man thinking or working is always alone, let him be where he will. 537
Loneliness is my least favorite thing about life. The thing that I’m most worried about is just being alone without anybody to care for or someone who will care for me. 535
I finally faced the fact that it isn’t a crime not having friends. Being alone means you have fewer problems. 663
Language… has created the word ‘loneliness’ to express the pain of being alone. And it has created the word ‘solitude’ to express the glory of being alone. 780