I finally faced the fact that it isn't a crime not having friends. Being alone means you have fewer problems.
When so many are lonely as seem to be lonely, it would be inexcusably selfish to be lonely alone.
Always give a word or sign of salute when meeting or passing a friend, or even a stranger, if in a lonely place.
sign of salute, meeting, 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.
Associate with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation for it is better to be alone than in bad company.
Absolutely lonely people have few personal interactions of any kind.
ALONE, INTERACTIONS OF ANY KIND