Cities Quote by Evelyn Waugh
“There is practically no sense that is not violated every time we return from the country or the sea to Paris or London or New York.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Decline and Fall, Evelyn Waugh, 1928
Travel disrupts our mental habits, making us feel out of place in familiar cities.
In simple terms: Returning home after travel feels disorienting.
Key Takeaway
Accept the disorientation as a sign of growth.
Themes
displacement
culture shock
adaptation
Mood
reflective
nostalgic
Type
philosophical
observational
When to use this quote
- business trips
- immigration
- repatriation
- tourism
Key Concepts
identity
cognitive dissonance
Questions to Reflect On
- How does travel change your perception of home?
- What routines help you readjust?
A Different Perspective
The feeling may fade quickly, leaving lingering unease.
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