If you are accompanied by even one companion you belong only half to yourself or even less in proportion to the thoughtlessness of his conduct and if you have more than one companion you will fall more deeply into the same plight.”
― Leonardo da Vinci
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Therefore, dear Sir, love your solitude
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I can be by myself because I’m never lonely
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For now she need not think of anybody
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