The Poor Man whom everyone speaks of, the Poor Man whom everyone pities, one of the repulsive Poor from whom charitable souls keep their distance, he has still said nothing. Or, rather, he has spoken through the voice of Victor Hugo, Zola, Richepin. At least, they said so. And these shameful impostures fed their authors. Cruel irony, the Poor Man tormented with hunger feeds those who plead his case.
Albert CamusDo not be afraid of spending quality time by yourself. Find meaning or donโt find meaning but โstealโ some time and give it freely and exclusively to your own self. Opt for privacy and solitude. That doesnโt make you antisocial or cause you to reject the rest of the world. But you need to breathe. And you need to be.
Albert Camus