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“Usually, we think that "good" loneliness is what we call "solitude," the choice of some alone-time. But I want to press on with the negative dimension, to look at ways in which a fundamental sense of being separated from others shapes who we are and why.”

Quote by Thomas L. Dumm

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Thomas L. Dumm is an American author born on November 12, 1954. His works primarily focus on the fields of psychology, philosophy, and religion, known for their insightful and accessible writing style. more

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