Quote by Elizabeth Gilbert

I love my friends and family, but I also love it when they can't find me and I can spend all day reading or walking all alone, in silence, eight thousand miles away from everyone. All alone and unreachable in a foreign country is one my most favorite possible things to be.

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Summary

This quote expresses the sentiment of finding solace and pleasure in being alone and disconnected from the familiar world. It suggests that while the person values their friends and family, they also find great joy in solitude and being inaccessible, particularly in a foreign country. Being physically and emotionally detached from the people they know allows them the freedom to engage in personal activities like reading or exploring new places without any interruptions or obligations, making it one of their most cherished experiences.

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By Elizabeth Gilbert

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