Indeed deep thoughts to ponder.

So often confined to a solitude,
sentenced to a self-imposed isolation,
never quite fitting in,
forever going against the grain,
both strikingly ingenious and stubbornly independent...

I have noticed the strong affinity those who want more out of life or 'greatness' if I may - have for solitude. I guess it brings a clarity of purpose and more time to hone the craft till the moment of rising comes