Nothing, to my way of thinking, is a better proof of a well-ordered mind than a man's ability to stop just where he is and pass some time in his own company.
Solitude terrifies many, but Seneca believed it reveals who you really are. In an age of constant entertainment and distraction, this quote feels modern. He encouraged regular solitude — not as punishment, but as mental hygiene. A person who needs noise, applause, or approval to feel alive is never truly at peace. Silence, he taught, is where the soul can speak — and be heard.
Can you enjoy your own company? If so, you are never truly alone.
"All of humanity's problems stem from man's inability to sit quietly in a room alone."