To sit alone in the lamplight with a book spread out before you and hold intimate converse with men of unseen generations - such is pleasure beyond compare.

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To sit alone in the lamplight with a book spread out before you and hold intimate converse with men of unseen generations - such is pleasure beyond compare. While it is true that solitude can bring tremendous pleasure, it is not always an ideal situation. Solitude often brings us into contact with our own thoughts and feelings which can lead to anxiety, depression, and melancholy. However, when we are in company, the ability to interact with other people is increased. The words of other people can help us achieve our goals or make us feel better about ourselves.

Source: Essays In Idleness The Tsurezuregusa Of Kenko

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