38+ Lonely Travel Alone Quotes. "there is a tremendous difference between alone and lonely. I have to exert myself and really say, oh god, i've got to see my friends because i'm too content by myself." ~ drew barrymore 'life is too short to waste any amount of time on wondering what other people think about you. I go home at night and just watch a movie or hang out with my dog. I like eating by myself. You could be lonely in a group of people.