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The Only Unnatural Way to Be Is Alone

Lo tov heyot ha-adam levado, it is not good for the earthling to be alone (Gen. 2:18).

As the product of a traditional Jewish education, I have always heard this verse cited as an aphoristic observation about human nature and the need for companionship. No one wants to be alone their whole life. Life is more fun with others! People who need people are the luckiest people in the world.

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