Knowing how to be solitary
is central to the art
of loving.
When we can be alone,
we can be with others
without using them
as a means of escape.
is central to the art
of loving.
When we can be alone,
we can be with others
without using them
as a means of escape.
~ bell hooks, "knowing how to be solitary" in ALL ABOUT LOVE: NEW VISIONS