Quote by Henry David Thoreau

I love to be alone. I never found the companion that is 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.

I love to be alone. I never found the companion that is so c

Summary

This quote expresses the sentiment that the speaker finds great solace and comfort in being alone. They believe that solitude is a far better companion than any other person, emphasizing the point that oftentimes, being in the company of others can actually leave one feeling more lonely than being by oneself. It conveys the idea that true companionship can be found within oneself, and that being alone does not necessarily equate to loneliness.

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By Henry David Thoreau

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