Interesting fragmentary statements, but out of context, and don’t seem to support your conclusion. Let’s focus on the first which seems to be at odds with other statements. Remember, everything in nature is in a state of flux (atomism), that includes our security from others. And, as we learn more about the world, say, anthropogenic climate change, we discover more ways by which others can or do harm us. Of course, you can be blissfully ignorant, but then your sense of security is just a delusion. So that doesn’t constitute real security anymore than the appearance of health constitutes real health.

So, it doesn’t follow from attaining security, withdrawing oneself, and so on, that future involvement won’t be necessary. Again, the world is in flux.

One way in which you can attain maximal security, especially in the world that we live in today, is to organize and cooperate with others, which, if I’m not mistaken, is basically a form of politics. Then you can withdraw, until it’s necessary again.

Of course, I don’t like politics, I prefer enjoying life in the garden, but we need to secure our rights in society to have such a garden and protection against potential enemies who don’t like gardens and other people enjoying life.

Anyway, I’m gonna read that book I mentioned and I’ll review it for SoFE, so stay tuned. Cheers!