I prefer masturbation. You meet a better class of people that way.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker claims solitude is superior to social interaction in romance.
- In plain terms
- It is better to be alone than with people.
- What can you take from it?
- Isolation avoids the mess of dating.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is being alone better than dating?
- Is isolation a valid relationship choice?
Another view
It dismisses the value of genuine human connection.
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