He hated to be alone, but people bored him. Being alone was like being tired, but unable to sleep

He hated to be alone, but people bored him. Being alone was like being tired, but unable to sleep

John le Carré, the renowned British author of espionage novels, was known for his complex characters and intricate plots. In many of his works, the theme of loneliness and isolation is a recurring motif, reflecting the inner turmoil and conflict of his protagonists. The quote “He hated to be alone, but people bored him. Being alone was like being tired, but unable to sleep” perfectly encapsulates the internal struggle faced by many of le Carré’s characters.