I have never found a companion that was so companionable as solitude. We are for the most part more lonely when we go abroad among men than when we stay in our chambers. A man thinking or working is always alone, let him be where he will.

Summary

This quote by Henry David Thoreau emphasizes the idea that solitude can be a better companion than being surrounded by other people. Thoreau suggests that when we are alone, either thinking or engrossed in work, we find true companionship within ourselves. He implies that one can feel more lonely when in the company of others, but when engaged in personal contemplation or productivity, one always has their own thoughts and abilities to rely on, regardless of their physical location.

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