One can be instructed in society, one is inspired only in solitude.

A creation of importance can only be produced when its author isolates himself, it is a child of solitude.

Whoever gives himself up to solitude, Ah! he is soon alone. [Ger., Wer sich der Einsamkeit ergiebt, Ach! der ist bald allein.]

Talents are best nurtured in solitude, but character is best formed in the stormy billows of the world

A person hears only what they understand.

All things are only transitory.