Writing is a solitary occupation. Family, friends, and society are the natural enemies of the writer. He must be alone, uninterrupted, and slightly savage if he is to sustain and complete an undertaking. Jessamyn West completeenemyfamily share on social
I'm so grateful that anyone has connected with my songs, let alone millions of people. Rachel Platten connectgratefulmillion Change image and share on social
I once asked a hermit in Italy how he could venture to live alone, in a single cottage, on the top of a mountain, a mile from any habitation? He replied, that Providence was his next-door neighbor. Laurence Sterne askcottagedoor Change image and share on social
Freedom requires religion just as religion requires freedom. Freedom opens the windows of the soul so that man can discover his most profound beliefs and commune with God. Freedom and religion endure together, or perish alone. Mitt Romney beliefcommunediscover share on social
At the beginning and at the end of love, the two lovers are embarrassed to find themselves alone. Jean de la Bruyere beginembarrassend Change image and share on social
All of our unhappiness comes from our inability to be alone. Jean de la Bruyere inabilityunhappiness Change image and share on social
I'm fascinated with myself and love hearing the sound of my own voice. I'd like to hear what I have to say. A lot of people don't like being alone because they truly don't like themselves, but I love me. Gene Simmons fascinatehearlot share on social
What I was reading was already part of my psyche, but finally someone else was saying it's okay to walk alone. Charlie Trotter finallypartpsyche Change image and share on social
If written directions alone would suffice, libraries wouldn't need to have the rest of the universities attached. Judith Martin attachdirectionlibrary Change image and share on social
But considering that I walked in expecting no complexity at all, let alone the visual wonderments, 'Snow White and the Huntsman' is a considerable experience. Roger Ebert complexityconsiderableexpect Change image and share on social
