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title: "I love tranquil solitude, And such society As is quiet, wise, and goo… — Percy Bysshe Shelley Quote #158 | QuotesBy.net"
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> # I love tranquil solitude, And such society As is quiet, wise, and good; Between thee and me What difference? but thou dost possess The things I seek, not love them less.

[Percy Bysshe Shelley](https://quotesby.net/Percy-Bysshe-Shelley)\#158

[Solitude](https://quotesby.net/Percy-Bysshe-Shelley/solitude/)[Friendship](https://quotesby.net/Percy-Bysshe-Shelley/friendship/)[Wisdom](https://quotesby.net/Percy-Bysshe-Shelley/wisdom/)

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## About this quote

What does it mean?The speaker values quiet, wise company and notes that possession does not negate love.In plain termsI like calm, wise friends even if they have what I seek.What can you take from it?True company values character over possession.

### Where it applies

- relationships
- conversation
- isolation

### Putting it to work

- seek wise friends
- value quiet time

### Questions to consider

- What do you seek in friends?
- Do you value solitude?

### Another view

Some prefer busy social circles over quiet ones.

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3. > Rarely, rarely, comest thou, Spirit of Delight! Wherefore hast thou left me now Many a day and night? Many a weary night and day 'Tis since thou are fled away.

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