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What does it mean?
Being around others does not cure personal loneliness.
In plain terms
The company of others never cured my loneliness.
What can you take from it?
Loneliness is internal, not solved by company.

Where it applies

  • social settings
  • parties
  • crowds

Putting it to work

  • seek deeper connection
  • accept solitude
  • work inward

Questions to consider

  • Why does company fail?
  • How to cure loneliness?

Another view

Community often helps others.

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