Home Quote by Dee Williams
““If more people understood how nice it is to have a sense of home that extends past our locked doors, past our neighbors' padlocks, to the local food co-op and library, the sidewalks busted up by old trees - if we all held home with longer arms - we'd live in a very different place.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Community and Belonging, 2020
Advocates expanding the concept of home beyond private walls to include shared community spaces, fostering broader connection.
In simple terms: Home can be a shared, communal space.
Key Takeaway
Support and engage with local community resources.
Themes
community
belonging
shared spaces
social responsibility
urban life
Mood
hopeful
inspired
Type
activist
reflective
When to use this quote
- neighborhood gatherings
- library programs
- food co‑ops
- urban planning
Key Concepts
collectivism
social capital
place attachment
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we make community resources more inclusive?
- What steps can you take to strengthen local ties?
A Different Perspective
Implementation may be limited by socioeconomic barriers.
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
