Solitary

Famous quotes containing the word solitary:

“But ‘twas beyond a mortal’s share
To wander solitary there:
Two Paradises ‘twere in one,
To live in Paradise alone.”
—Andrew Marvell (1621–1678)

“In this country, don’t forget, a habit is no damn private hell. There’s no solitary confinement outside of jail. A habit is hell for those you love. And in this country it’s the worst kind of hell for those who love you.”
—Billie Holiday (1915–1959)

“I am not solitary whilst I read and write, though nobody is with me. But if a man would be alone, let him look at the stars.”
—Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–1882)