Solitude makes us tougher towards ourselves and tenderer towards others. In both ways it improves our character.Amiel's Journal, entry for 27 Oct 1856, 1882
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Henri-Frédéric Amiel (1821–1881) was a Swiss philosopher, poet, and critic known for his introspective thoughts and reflections. He is best known for his journal, "Journal Intime," in which he explored existential questions, the nature of happiness, and the complexities of life.
1821–1881·lived 59 years
Solitude makes us tougher towards ourselves and tenderer towards others. In both ways it improves our character.Amiel's Journal, entry for 27 Oct 1856, 1882
Everything is ephemeral, fleeting, and transitory; this is both the beauty and the tragedy of life.A Soap Bubble Hanging from a Reed, The World's Best Essays, 1900
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