solitude preference Quotes

Shyness is the fear of social disapproval or humiliation, while introversion is a preference for environments that are not overstimulating. Shyness is inherently painful; introversion is not.

A lot of people prefer to be alone. They would rather be a palm tree on an island. I don't get it.

I would much rather sit, dimmed by inattention, and study the atmosphere and the silence and dance between people, but often times I’m not offered this privilege. The necessity for isolation, and the striving for popularity is the only contradiction I find in being a writer and an actress.

Parties don't thrill me. I like sitting at home with a tub of Chunky Monkey ice cream watching Big Brother or Friends.

I do think of myself as a bit of a loner, a bit of an independent. I'm one of those people who, when they're sick, like to curl up and remove myself. I don't like a lot of people around. There is nothing you can do to help.

I'm the kind of person who likes to be lonely. I got my head down and focused on getting fit.

Whenever he was in company he wanted to get away, and whenever he was alone he wanted company.

I think that all people that get to a certain level of their celebrity are brands. I accept that. I don't value it in any personal way. I value it as an element of my work. I'm more pragmatic in that sense. I do get very rattled if I don't get enough normalcy in my life. I like solitude. I can't even write music if I'm not isolated.

I'm a much worse guest than I am a host, and I'm not an awfully good host either. I really like being alone.

I don't like to be labeled as lonely just because I am alone.

It is better to be alone than unwelcome. - Eve