All great and precious things are lonely.
-John Steinbeck
"East of Eden"
Quotations
Loneliness
There is the solitude of suffering, when you go through darkness that is lonely, intense, and terrible. Words become powerless to express your pain; what others hear from your words is so distant and different from what you are actually suffering.
- John O'donohue
"Anam Cara: A Book of Celtic Wisdom"
Solitude is fine but you need someone to tellyou that solitude is fine.
-Honoré De Balzac
People who do a job that claims to be creative have to be alone to recharge their batteries. You can’t live 24 hours a day in the spotlight and remain creative. For people like me, solitude is a victory.
-Karl Lagerfeld
What is the difference in being alone with another and being alone by one's self?
-Henrik Ibsen
I felt very lonely when they were all there.
-Ernest Hemingway
"A Farewell to Arms"
Thirsty for attention is a cry of loneliness.
-Toba Beta
"My Ancestor Was an Ancient Astronaut"
A lonely day is God's way of saying that he wants to spend some quality time with you.
-Criss Jami
Some people are just not meant to be in this world. It's just too much for them.
-Phoebe Steon
"The Boy on Cinnamon Street"
All I ever wanted was to reach out and touch another human being not just with my hands but with my heart.
-Tahereh Mafi
"Shatter Me"
