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What does it mean?
The speaker admits that loneliness exists on Earth, not just in isolated places like the moon.
In plain terms
I used to think only the moon was lonely but I know now that Earth can be too.
What can you take from it?
Loneliness is a human emotion found everywhere, not just in space.

Where it applies

  • feeling alone in a crowd
  • missing someone
  • reflecting on sadness

Putting it to work

  • writing about sadness
  • comforting the lonely
  • discussing mental health

Questions to consider

  • Where do you feel most lonely?

Another view

It simplifies the complex nature of loneliness to a single realization.

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