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“...for reading, once begun, quickly becomes home and circle and court and family, and indeed, without narrative, I felt exiled from my own country. By the transport of books, that which is most foreign becomes one's familiar walks and avenues; while that which is most familiar is removed to…” quote by Anonymous
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“...for reading, once begun, quickly becomes home and circle and court and family, and indeed, without narrative, I felt exiled from my own country. By the transport of books, that which is most foreign becomes one's familiar walks and avenues; while that which is most familiar is removed to delightful strangeness; and unmoving, one travels infinite causeways, immobile and thus unfettered.”

Anonymous

About This Quote

Reading transforms foreignness into familiarity, creating a sense of belonging and endless exploration.

In simple terms: Books make the unknown feel familiar and endless.

Key Takeaway

Read to expand your world.

Themes

reading identity belonging

Mood

contemplative nostalgic

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • immigration
  • personal growth
  • education
  • travel
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

psychology literature cultural studies

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does reading shape your identity?
  • What stories make you feel at home?
A Different Perspective

Reading can also isolate if not shared.

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