It was when I realised I had a new nationality: I was in…
“It was when I realised I had a new nationality: I was in exile. I am an adulterous resident: when I am in one city, I am dreaming of the other. I am an exile; citizen of the country of longing.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Exile feels like having a new nationality, dreaming of another city while living in one.
In simple terms: Exile creates a longing for another place.
Embrace the duality of belonging.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- immigration
- travel
- personal identity
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does longing shape your sense of home?
- What does “citizen of longing” mean to you?
Romanticizing exile may ignore its hardships.