Language has created the word "loneliness” to express the pain of being alone. And it has created the word "solitude” to express the glory of being alone. (Paul Tillich)

Language has created the word "loneliness” to express the pain of being alone. And it has created the word "solitude” to express the glory of being alone.

Paul Tillich

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