Loneliness is not the same as solitude; solitude is chosen, ... - Simone de Beauvoir

This quote is attributed to Simone de Beauvoir.

"Loneliness is not the same as solitude; solitude is chosen, while loneliness is imposed."

Simone de Beauvoir Solitude

Philosopher Writer French 1908–1986

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