There is no pleasure to me without communication: there is not so much as a sprightly thought comes into my mind that it does not grieve me to have produced alone, and that I have no one to tell it to.

Summary

This quote expresses the idea that the speaker finds no joy or satisfaction in their thoughts unless they can share them with others through communication. They feel a sense of sadness when they have a lively or interesting thought but have no one to confide in or share it with. It highlights the importance of human connection and the need for social interaction to fully experience and appreciate one's thoughts and ideas.

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