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Home is not where you have to go but where you want to go…

“Home is not where you have to go but where you want to go; nor is it a place where you are sullenly admitted, but rather where you are welcomed – by the people, the walls, the tiles on the floor, the followers beside the door, the play of life, the very grass.” quote by Scott Russell Sanders
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““Home is not where you have to go but where you want to go; nor is it a place where you are sullenly admitted, but rather where you are welcomed – by the people, the walls, the tiles on the floor, the followers beside the door, the play of life, the very grass.””

Scott Russell Sanders

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A home is defined by feeling welcomed and connected, not by obligation or physical location.

In simple terms: Home is where you feel welcomed.

Key Takeaway

Seek places and people that welcome you.

Themes

belonging place community

Mood

warm reflective

Type

personal philosophical

When to use this quote

  • moving to a new city
  • choosing a roommate
  • designing a living space
  • building community

Key Concepts

hospitality attachment identity

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes you feel truly welcomed?
  • How do you create a welcoming environment for others?
A Different Perspective

A place may feel welcoming but still lack deeper emotional safety.

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