Solitude desolates me; company oppresses me.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker feels lonely in isolation and burdened by social interaction.
- In plain terms
- Being alone hurts him; being with others annoys him.
- What can you take from it?
- Finding balance between solitude and company is hard.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you prefer alone or company?
- What feels oppressive?
Another view
Some thrive in solitude or company depending on mood.
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