Grief can't be shared. Everyone carries it alone. His own burden in his own way.

What a commentary on civilization, when being alone is being suspect; when one has to apologize for it, make excuses, hide the fact that one practices it - like a secret vice

Certain springs are tapped only when we are alone

It is only in solitude that I ever find my own core.

I do not believe that sheer suffering teaches. If suffering alone taught, all the world would be wise, since everyone suffers. To suffering must be added mourning, understanding, patience, love, openness and the willingness to remain vulnerable.

How hard it is to have the beautiful interdependence of marriage and yet be strong in oneself alone.