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Sidonie Gabrielle Colette

There are days when solitude is a heady wine that intoxicates you with freedom, others when it is a bitter tonic, and still others when it is a poison that makes you beat your head against the wall.

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Sometimes being alone feels exciting and liberating, giving you a strong sense of freedom. Other times, it can feel unpleasant or even harmful, making you frustrated and restless.

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