"It is better to be alone than..." - Quote by Mark Twain
It is better to be alone than unwelcome. - Eve
More by Mark Twain
“Remember this, take this to heart, live by it, die for it if necessary: that our patriotism is medieval, outworn, obsolete; that the modern patriotism, the true patriotism, the only rational patriotism, is loyalty to the Nation ALL the time, loyalty to the Government when it deserves it.”
“It is a wise child that knows its own father, and an unusual one that unreservedly approves of him.”
“Truth is stranger than fiction-to some people, but I am measurably familiar with it.”
More on Solitude
“Give me odorous at sunrise a garden of beautiful flowers where I can walk undisturbed.”
“I was always a lonely person when I was with everyone.”
“I am one of those who like to stay late at the cafe," the older waiter said. "With all those who do not want to go to bed. With all those who need a light for the night." "I want to go home and into bed." "We are of two different kinds," the older waiter said. He was now dressed to go home. "It is not only a question of youth and confidence although those things are very beautiful. Each night. I am reluctant to close up because there may be someone who needs the cafe.”
More on Belonging
“Oh, it's home again and home again, America for me! I want a ship that's westward bound to plough the rolling sea To the blessed land of Room Enough beyond the ocean bars, Where the air is full of sunlight and the flag is full of stars.”
“They tell us we are all citizens, that we were born in this country. Well, a cat can have kittens in the oven, but that doesn't make them biscuits!”
“Everybody matters. Everyone just wants to be heard.”