Lawrence Durrell Quotes about Loneliness

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The loved object is simply one that has shared an experience at the same moment of time, narcissistically; and the desire to be near the beloved object is at first not due to the idea of possessing it, but simply to let

The loved object is simply one that has shared an experience at the same moment of time, narcissistically; and the desire to be near the beloved object is at first not due to the idea of possessing it, but simply to let the two experiences compare themselves, like reflections in different mirrors. All this may precede the first look, kiss, or touch; precede ambition, pride, or envy; precede the first declarations which mark the turning point—for from here love degenerates into habit, possession, and back to loneliness.

Lawrence Durrell

Loneliness, Ambition, Kissing

Lawrence Durrell (2012). “The Alexandria Quartet: Justine, Balthazar, Mountolive, Clea”, p.39, Faber & Faber

Music was invented to confirm human loneliness.

Lawrence Durrell

Music, Lonely, Loneliness

Lawrence Durrell (1961). “Clea”

I had become, with the approach of night, once more aware of loneliness and time - those two companions without whom no journey can yield us anything.

Lawrence Durrell

Loneliness, Being Alone, Night

Lawrence Durrell (2011). “Bitter Lemons of Cyprus”, p.9, Faber & Faber

Lawrence Durrell Quotes about Loneliness

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