Solitude is obviously dangerous for people with active brains. We need men around us who have ideas and like talking. Leave us alone for any length of time, and we start filling the void with supernatural creatures.
Anyone who is desperate or alone will agree there is comfort in routine.
The Illusion of Separateness
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