Quote by Eric Hoffer

With some people solitariness is an escape not from others but from themselves. For they see in the eyes of others only a reflection of themselves.

With some people solitariness is an escape not from others b

Summary

This quote suggests that for certain individuals, being alone is not about avoiding or escaping others, but rather about distancing themselves from their own selves. These individuals view the presence of others as a mirror that reflects their own characteristics, fears, and insecurities. They prefer solitude in order to have a break from self-reflection and self-awareness. In the eyes of others, they perceive glimpses of their own flaws and vulnerabilities, and solitude provides a means to temporarily escape this self-perception.

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By Eric Hoffer

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