Solitude can bring clarity of thought from "summary" of Travels with Myself and Another by Martha Gellhorn
Solitude, for all its terrors, can bring clarity of thought. When surrounded by noise and distractions, it is easy to become lost in the chaos of the world, unable to hear one’s own voice amidst the clamor. But in solitude, stripped of all external influences, one is forced to confront the inner workings of the mind. In the solitude of a quiet room or a secluded corner of the world, the mind is free to wander, untethered by the demands of society or the expectations of others. It is in these moments of solitude that one can truly listen to the whispers of the soul, untainted by the noise of the outside world. Solitude can be a frightening prospect, a vast emptiness that threatens to engulf the mind in darkness. But it is in this darkness that the light of clarity can truly shine. When all distractions are stripped away, one is left with nothing but the raw essence of their thoughts, unfiltered and unadorned. In the silence of solitude, one can hear the echoes of their own t...
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