Although born in a prosperous realm, we did not believe that its boundaries should limit our knowledge, and that the lore of the East should alone enlighten us. Charles de Secondat bearboundaryeast Change image and share on social
There is danger that we lose sight of what our friend is absolutely, while considering what she is to us alone. Henry David Thoreau absolutelydangerfriend Change image and share on social
Originally, technology was pretty clearly on the side of introversion. It allowed introverts to connect with people, to express their ideas in a less stimulating way: you're sitting alone behind a computer. But I'm starting to think that the pressure to self-present constantly online is becoming so extreme. Susan Cain allowcomputerconnect share on social
The rewards of virtue alone abide secure. Sophocles abiderewardsecure Change image and share on social
I would point out that I'm an actress for a reason! If I were popular in high school, I would have considered another career because I wouldn't have been alone in my room, making up other characters for myself. I definitely had growing pains. The popular kids didn't want anything to do with the girl who was starting the drama club. Ginnifer Goodwin actresscareercharacter share on social
On the road, as a 'rock star,' there's superficial attention and adulation is thrown at you for a couple of hours - then you're alone in your room and it's lonely. Melissa Etheridge adulationattentioncouple Change image and share on social
Loneliness is the poverty of self; solitude is the richness of self. May Sarton lonelinesspovertyrichness Change image and share on social
Why has not anyone seen that fossils alone gave birth to a theory about the formation of the earth, that without them, no one would have ever dreamed that there were successive epochs in the formation of the globe. Georges Cuvier birthdreamearth share on social
Slump, and the world slumps with you. Push, and you push alone. Laurence J. Peter pushslumpworld Change image and share on social