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Solitude would be ideal if you could pick the people to avoid
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"Solitude would be ideal if you could pick the people to avoid"

- Karl Kraus

About this Quote

This quote by Karl Kraus speaks to the concept that privacy can be a desirable state, but just if one has the ability to pick who to prevent. This suggests that privacy is not always a peaceful and calming experience, but can be filled with tension and anxiety if one is surrounded by individuals they would rather not be around. This quote indicates that it is not constantly possible to be alone and far from people, and that it is essential to be able to pick who to be around. It likewise recommends that it is essential to be able to take some time for oneself and to be able to discover peace and solace in privacy. This quote speaks with the concept that it is necessary to be able to select who to be around and to be able to discover peace and solace in solitude. It is a tip that it is essential to be able to require time for oneself and to be able to find peace and solace in solitude, even if it suggests avoiding certain people.

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Austria Flag This quote is written / told by Karl Kraus between April 28, 1874 and June 12, 1936. He/she was a famous Writer from Austria. The author also have 45 other quotes.

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