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“When everyone you know is either very far away from you or hides, you find someone dead to love.”

Book:I Wished

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I Wished

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Dennis Cooper

Dennis Cooper is an American novelist known for his distinctive narrative style and profound literary exploration. His works often delve into dark themes such as crime, death, and sexuality, and are celebrated for their experimental writing techniques. more

“At nineteen, I knew nothing about the inner workings of my own heart, let alone the hearts of others. Still, I thought I had a pretty good grasp of how happiness and sadness worked. What I couldn't yet grasp were all the myriad phenomenon that lay in the space between happiness and sadness, how they related to each other. As a result, I often felt anxious and helpless.”

Love Loneliness Emotional Thought Provoking

Book:First Person Singular: Stories

Source: First Person Singular: Stories

“What I am in the eyes of most people — a nonetity, an eccentric, or an unpleasant person — somebody who has no position in society and never will have, in short, the lowest of the low.”

Loneliness Outsider Van Gogh

Book:The Letters of Vincent Van Gogh

Source: The Letters of Vincent Van Gogh

“Loneliness is the deal. Loneliness is the last great taboo. If we don't accept loneliness, then capitalism wins hands down. Because capitalism is all about trying to convince people that you can distract yourself, that you can make it better. And it ain't true.”

Loneliness

Author:Tilda Swinton

“Solitude. The very sound of this word is full of thoughtfulness, wisdom, hidden strength, and inner power. Solitude is a state of being alone without being lonely, it is about enjoying your own company.”