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“...to return to their 'native soil,' as they say, to the bosom, so to speak, of their mother earth, like frightened children, yearning to fall asleep on the withered bosom of their decrepit mother, and to sleep there for ever, only to escape the horrors that terrify them.” quote by Anonymous
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“...to return to their 'native soil,' as they say, to the bosom, so to speak, of their mother earth, like frightened children, yearning to fall asleep on the withered bosom of their decrepit mother, and to sleep there for ever, only to escape the horrors that terrify them.”

Anonymous

About This Quote

It poetically describes a longing for a return to one's origins, seeking safety and escape from terror.

In simple terms: Yearning for home and safety.

Key Takeaway

Seek environments that feel safe and nurturing.

Themes

home safety longing escape

Mood

melancholic hopeful

Type

philosophical emotional

When to use this quote

  • refugee resettlement
  • healing after trauma
  • seeking stability

Key Concepts

psychology nostalgia trauma

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “native soil” represent for you?
  • How can you create a sense of safety now?
A Different Perspective

Idealized home may be unattainable.

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