Joshua SlocumI had already found that it was not good to be alone, and so made companionship with what there was around me, sometimes with the universe and sometimes with my own insignificant self; but my books were always my friends, let fail all else.
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Being alone is not good because it can make people feel lonely and powerless. But, when people spend time with books then the books become their friends. Books are very good things that give people knowledge and understanding. They can be their friends and companions that they can talk to.
Source: Sailing Alone Around The World
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