. . . in seclusion, she had secluded herself from a thousand natural and healing influences; that, her mind, brooding solitary, had grown diseased, as all minds do and must and will that reverse the appointed order of their Maker . . .

Summary

This quote suggests that when someone isolates themselves from the world and rejects natural healing influences, their mind becomes ill. By going against the intended design of their Creator, their solitary and brooding thoughts become unhealthy. The quote highlights the importance of human connection and the detrimental effects of self-imposed solitude on one's mental state. It implies that human beings are meant to be a part of a social fabric and that isolation can lead to negative consequences.

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