Don’t go away. I don’t want to be alone. I can’t stand being alone.
Meaning of the quote
This quote shows that the speaker, Arnold Rothstein, really doesn't like being by himself. He's afraid of being alone and wants others to stay with him. It suggests he might feel lonely or uncomfortable when he's on his own, and he doesn't want to experience those feelings.
About Arnold Rothstein
Arnold Rothstein was a powerful American gangster and businessman who transformed organized crime in New York City. He was known as “The Brain” and was involved in fixing the 1919 World Series. Rothstein was a mentor to many future crime bosses and inspired several fictional characters based on his life.
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