Wrong solitude vinegars the soul, right solitude oils it. - Jane Hirshfield

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He looked at her. “We’re meant to be together…” “And this is exactly what I mean. ” “Our love is written in the stars. ” “And there you go again. ” “I love you. ” “You bore me.

Jane Hirshfield

Wrong solitude vinegars the soul, right solitude oils it.

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