Quote by Martha Gellhorn

I tell you loneliness is the thing to master. Courage and fear, love, death are only parts of it and can easily be ruled afterwards. If I make myself master my own loneliness there will be peace or safety: and perhaps these are the same.

I tell you loneliness is the thing to master. Courage and fe

Summary

This quote reflects on the importance of mastering loneliness in life. The author suggests that loneliness encompasses more than just emotions like courage, fear, love, and death. By conquering one's own loneliness, they believe that they can find either peace or safety, implying that once loneliness is understood and controlled, it can bring inner tranquility and security.

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Death Love Peace Loneliness

By Martha Gellhorn

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