Quote by Samuel Johnson

I have ever since (his wife's death) seemed to myself broken off from mankind; a kind of solitary wanderer in the wild of life, without any direction, or fixed point of view: a gloomy gazer on the world to which I have little relation

I have ever since (his wife's death) seemed to myself broken

Summary

The quote describes the deep emotional impact of the speaker's wife's death. They feel disconnected from others, seeing themselves as a solitary figure navigating through life without a purpose or perspective. They perceive themselves as a solemn observer of the world, with minimal connection to it, thus portraying a sense of desolation and isolation stemming from their loss.

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Loneliness

By Samuel Johnson

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