Quote by Pearl S. Buck

The person who tries to live alone will not succeed as a human being. His heart withers if it does not answer another heart. His mind shrinks away if he hears only the echoes of his own thoughts and finds no other inspiration.

The person who tries to live alone will not succeed as a hum

Summary

This quote highlights the importance of connection and social interaction in human life. It suggests that attempting to live in isolation can be detrimental to both the heart and mind. It emphasizes the need for interactions with others, their ideas, and their emotions as a source of growth and inspiration. Essentially, the quote implies that human beings thrive and flourish through meaningful connections and relationships with others, emphasizing the fundamental nature of social connection in the human experience.

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