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by ScottBurson 4743 days ago
Excellent collection of quotes. Thanks for the link!

It is possible to find solitude in a city, though. One has to make a point of it, but it can be done.

Also, don't overlook the #2 habit, per this same essay: participation. The mind does need raw material to chew on, and there's plenty of that in the city.