Arthur Schopenhauer Quotes About Solitude
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He who does not enjoy solitude will not love freedom.
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Imagination is strong in a man when that particular function of the brain which enables him to observe is roused to activity without any necessary excitement of the sense. Accordingly, we find that imagination is active just in proportion as our sense are not excited by external objects. A long period of solitude, whether in prison or in a sick room; quiet, twilight, darkness-these are the things that promote its activity; and under their influence it comes into play of itself.
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As my own father was sick, and miserably tied to his invalid's chair, he would have been abandoned had not an old servant performed for him a so-called service of love. My mother gave parties while he was perishing in solitude, and amused herself while he was suffering bitter agonies
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A man can be himself only so long as he is alone.
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Solitude will be welcomed or endured or avoided, according as a man's personal value is large or small.
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A man can be himself only so long as he is alone; and if he does not love solitude, he will not love freedom; for it is only when he is alone that he is really free.
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What now on the other hand makes people sociable is their incapacity to endure solitude and thus themselves.
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The young should early be trained to bear being left alone; for it is a source of happiness and peace of mind.
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Great men are like eagles, and build their nest on some lofty solitude.
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Arthur Schopenhauer
- Born: February 22, 1788
- Died: September 21, 1860
- Occupation: Philosopher
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