The kind of relatedness to the world may be noble or trivial, but even being related to the basest kind of pattern is immensely preferable to being alone.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Being connected to the world in any way is better than being isolated alone. Even trivial relationships are preferable to total solitude.
- In plain terms
- Connection is better than being alone.
- What can you take from it?
- Seek connection even if it seems trivial.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What kind of relatedness do you seek?
- How does isolation affect you?
Another view
Negative connections can sometimes be more harmful than solitude.
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