Shall I, like an hermit, dwell On a rock or in a cell?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker wonders if living in isolation is the right choice.
- In plain terms
- Should I live alone on a rock or in a cell?
- What can you take from it?
- Isolation offers peace but limits life.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you prefer solitude?
- Is isolation a good choice?
Another view
Isolation can lead to loneliness.
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