The Original in Us

A man lives not only his personal life, as an individual, but also, consciously or unconsciously, the life of his epoch and his contemporaries

The Original in Us

Solitude gives birth to the original in us, to beauty unfamiliar and perilous – to poetry.

― Thomas Mann

via On Solitude — The Pradita Chronicles

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6 thoughts on “The Original in Us

  1. People often confuse solitude with loneliness. I personally feel that one should occasionally take the path of solitude as it helps in discovering oneself. It is a kind of undertaking an inner journey and this should be on top priority of our agenda list.

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  2. Thank you for stopping by Chapel of Hope Stories! Leuven Belgium is beautiful! Live your thoughts on solitude and following one’s Path! Stop by again!

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