We must relearn to be alone. Instead of planting our solitude with dream blossoms, we choke the space with continuous music and chatter to which we do not even listen. It is simply there to fill the vacuum. We can’t stand the silence, because silence includes thinking. And if we thought, we would have to face ourselves.
Although these factors are not of prime importance, it is more difficult to get on with people when there is a marked difference in age and background.
Live a good, honorable life. Then when you get older and think back, you’ll get to enjoy it a second time.
Suddenly I knew what I had to do. After all, he deserved it.