The solitude of Paris

My first visit to Paris was imagined as a way of getting acquainted with the French history and culture. Despite it being very impressive, my attention seemed to be drawn more to the people in my surroundings, especially during their "quiet times". Tired of waiting in endless queues, overwhelmed by crowds and the enormous amount of information, people need a moment of peace and quiet, a moment to themselves. I was intrigued by that state of mind, when through all the noise you somehow fail to hear your own thoughts.