The solitude of women's minds is regrettable, I said to myself, it's a waste to be separated from each other without procedures, without tradition.

Elena Ferrante
The solitude of women's minds is regrettable, I said to...
The solitude of women's minds is regrettable, I said to...
The solitude of women's minds is regrettable, I said to...
The solitude of women's minds is regrettable, I said to...
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Solitude is not necessarily a bad thing. There are many who enjoy solitude simply because it allows them to think and contemplate their lives. The problem arises when people believe that solitude is something that must be avoided at all costs. Solitude can actually be a good thing when it’s used to allow our minds to free form and be self-reflective.

Source: Those Who Leave And Those Who Stay

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