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May Sarton quotes about solitude

American Poet May 3, 1912 – July 16, 1995

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There is no doubt that solitude is a challenge and to maintain balance within it a precarious business. But I must not forget that, for me, being with people or even with one beloved person for any length of time without solitude is even worse. I lose my center. I feel dispersed, scattered, in pieces. I must have time alone in which to mull over my encounter, and to extract its juice, its essence, to understand what has really happened to me as a consequence of it. May Sarton
May Sarton quote: "Loneliness is the poverty of self; solitude is the richness of..."
Loneliness is the poverty of self; solitude is the richness of self. May Sarton
May Sarton quote: "Loneliness is the poverty of self; solitude is richness of self."
Loneliness is the poverty of self; solitude is richness of self. May Sarton
I can tell you that solitude. Is not all exaltation, inner space. Where the soul breathes and work can be done. Solitude exposes the nerve, Raises up ghosts. The past, never at rest, flows through it. May Sarton

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