One ought to love society if he wishes to enjoy solitude. It is a social
nature that solitude works upon with the most various power. If one is
misanthropic, and betakes himself to loneliness that he may get away
from hateful things, solitude is a silent emptiness to
him.--_Zimmermann._
The most lucrative commerce has ever been that of hope, pleasure, and
happiness, the merchandise of authors, priests, and kings.--_Madame
Roland._