Quote by Abraham Cowley

Solitude can be used well by very few people. They who do must have a knowledge of the world to see the foolishness of it, and enough virtue to despise all the vanity.

Solitude can be used well by very few people. They who do mu

Summary

This quote emphasizes that solitude is beneficial, but only a select few can truly benefit from it. Those who are able to make good use of solitude must possess a deep understanding of the world and the ability to recognize its foolish nature. Additionally, they should have enough moral goodness and self-discipline to reject the allure and superficiality of worldly pursuits. Ultimately, this quote highlights the importance of solitude for self-reflection and the necessity of having wisdom and virtue to fully appreciate its benefits.

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By Abraham Cowley

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