Can anyone help me understand what this all means?

Question

"Little do men perceive what solitude is, and how far it extendeth.

For a crowd is not company, and faces are but a gallery of pictures,

and talk but a tinkling cymbal, where there is no love. " -Francis Bacon

I will pick an answer shortly after there are some. I would appreciate any help!

Answer 1

Everything we really need is within ourself.  Having time alone gives one more than he can imagine.  Being in the midst of people does not bring friendship.  What matters is that one has love, and you can always find that within.

Answer 2

Men hardly understand what it is to be alone and how far it goes. They believe being in a crowded place is the same as having friends and love must be what is discussed to them for it to be worthwhile to listen.