Stoic Quotes About Loneliness: Wisdom for Solitude and Self-Acceptance

Stoic Quotes About Loneliness: Wisdom for Solitude and Self-Acceptance

Loneliness can’t always be solved by surrounding yourself with people. Often, it’s a deeper call — to reconnect with yourself, your values, and your own company.

These quotes were handpicked Jon Filitti, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, for their power to help you reflect on loneliness, solitude, and self-trust. You’ll also find them inside the Stoic app’s Emotion Check-In — right when they’re most needed.

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Quotes About Loneliness

Nothing, to my way of thinking, is a better proof of a well-ordered mind than a man’s ability to stop just where he is and pass some time in his own company.”
— Seneca

You cannot be lonely if you like the person you’re alone with.
— Wayne Dyer

The time you feel lonely is the time you most need to be by yourself.
— Douglas Coupland

When everything is lonely I can be my best friend.
— Conor Oberst

You don’t love yourself enough. Or you’d love your nature too, and what it demands of you.
— Marcus Aurelius

I have often wondered how it is that every man loves himself more than all the rest of men, but yet sets less value on his own opinion of himself than on the opinion of others.
— Marcus Aurelius

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why do Stoics write about loneliness?

Because solitude is a training ground for self-awareness. Stoicism teaches that inner peace isn’t dependent on external company.

Can quotes really help when I feel lonely?

Yes — the right words can act as mirrors, showing you truths you’ve forgotten. They give form to your feelings and clarity to your thoughts.

Should I journal with these quotes?

Absolutely. Try using a quote as a writing prompt — reflect on what it means to you, what it stirs, or how it contrasts with your experience.

Updated at: Jun 24, 2025