“The thoughtful man becomes a hermit in the thoroughfares of the marketplace.”
“The only means of strengthening one's intellect is to make up one's mindabout nothing -- to let the mind be a thoroughfare for all thoughts.”
“A man could no longer be private and withdrawn. The world allows no hermits.”
“The mind can weave itself warmly in the cocoon of its own thoughts, and dwell a hermit anywhere.”
“I need solitude for my writing; not 'like a hermit' - that wouldn't be enough - but like a dead man.”
“Become more valuable to your marketplace at your job. Your job is full of opportunities. Find them! Make more money!”