Quotation by

Orson Welles

We're born alone, we live alone, we die alone. Only through our love and friendship can we create the illusion for the moment that we're not alone.

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Each person experiences life as an individual, without true companionship in their most fundamental moments. However, the connections we build with others give us temporary comfort by making us feel less isolated.

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