Come home Quote by David Nicholls
““Emma's mid-twenties had brought a second adolescence even more self-absorbed and doom-laden than the first one. 'Why don't you just come home, sweetheart?' her mum had said on the phone last night, using her quavering, concerned voice, as if her daughter had been abducted. 'Your room's still here. There's jobs at Debenhams' - and for the first time she had been tempted. Once, she thought she could conquer London. She had imagined a whirl of literary salons, political engagement, larky parties, bittersweet romances conducted on Thames embankments. She had intended to form a band, make short films, write novels, but two years on slim volume of verse was no fatter, and nothing really good had happened to her since she'd been baton-charged at Poll Tax Riots.””
About This Quote
Mid‑twenties can feel like a second adolescence, marked by self‑absorption, doubt, and yearning for purpose.
In simple terms: Young adulthood often feels like a second youth.
Key Takeaway
Seek purpose beyond doubt.
Themes
identity
midlife crisis
self‑discovery
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career planning
- mental health
- creative pursuits
- family dynamics
Key Concepts
psychology
social expectations
Questions to Reflect On
- What authentic goals motivate you?
- How can you balance ambition with self‑care?
A Different Perspective
Idealized visions may clash with reality.
![“It's sad if people think that's (homemaking) a dull existance, [but] you can't just buy an apartment and furnish it and walk away. It's the flowers you choose, the music you play, the smile you have waiting. I want it to be gay and cheerful, a haven in this troubled world. I don't want my husband…” quote by Audrey Hepburn](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/516/audrey-hepburn-1706_apartment_it-s-sad-if-people-think-that-s-homemaki_83485.jpg)
