Because, once alone, it is impossible to believe that one could ever have been otherwise. Loneliness is an absolute discovery.
-Marilynne Robinson
"Housekeeping"
Quotations
Loneliness
Thirsty for attention is a cry of loneliness.
-Toba Beta
"My Ancestor Was an Ancient Astronaut"
Only on the Internet can a person be lonely and popular at the same time.
-Allison Burnett
"Undiscovered Gyrl"
It is strange to be known so universally and yet to be so lonely.
-Albert Einstein
All great and precious things are lonely.
-John Steinbeck
"East of Eden"
When we are most alone is when we embrace another's loneliness.
-Mitch Albom
"The Time Keeper"
I'll never forget how the depression and loneliness felt good and bad at the same time. Still does.
-Henry Rollins
"The Portable Henry Rollins"
Being alone never felt right. Sometimes it felt good, but it never felt right.
-Charles Bukowski
"Women"
