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Quote of the day by Mary Sarton: 'Loneliness is the poverty of self. Solitude is the richness of self' - The difference between loneliness and solitude explained by Belgian-American novelist and poet

Poet Mary Sarton's timeless wisdom distinguishes between loneliness and solitude, a crucial difference often missed today. She argues that while loneliness signifies a poverty of self, solitude offers richness and self-discovery. Read on to know what it teaches us and why it feels relatable even after years.