The whole value of solitude depends upon oneself; it may be a sanctuary or a prison, a haven of repose or a place of punishment, a heaven or a hell, as we ourselves make it.

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Solitude, in and of itself, is not a bad thing. It is something that we need to feel content and like we are on the right track. However, when we isolate ourselves from others, we can lose sight of our goals and forget about the people who care about us. It becomes easy for us to get caught up in material possessions and self-indulgence.

When we are alone, we can become superficial and frivolous. Others can easily see our faults at a glance because they are so obvious in solitude.

Source: Peace And Happiness

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