In order to live in a different country, you have to love…
“In order to live in a different country, you have to love something there. You have to love something there. You have to love either the spirit of the laws or the economic opportunities, or the - well, history of the country, the language perhaps, literature.”
About This Quote
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Embracing a new country requires love for its culture, law, economy, or history to truly belong.
In simple terms: Love the place to belong.
Find love for a country’s essence.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- immigration processes
- language learning
- community involvement
- career relocation
- historical study
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can newcomers develop affection for a new land?
- What aspects of a country foster belonging?
Love may be difficult without time.