misfortunes spring, being alone
Even in the presence of others he was completely alone.
presence of others, completely alone
If it's true that our species is alone in the universe, then I'd have to say the universe aimed rather low and settled for very little.
Look at the sky. We are not alone. The whole universe is friendly to us and conspires only to give the best to those who dream and work.
When so many are lonely as seem to be lonely, it would be inexcusably selfish to be lonely alone.
It's often just enough to be with someone. I don't need to touch them. Not even talk. A feeling passes between you both. You're not alone.