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Nothing makes the earth seem so spacious as to have friends at a distance; they make the latitudes and longitudes.

Now at least the moon is full, and I walk alone, which is best by night, if not by day always.

The dear privacy and retirement and solitude which winter makes possible!

I find it wholesome to be alone the greater part of the time.

My most sacred and memorable life is commonly on awaking in the morning.