Home Quote by Gretchen Rubin
““My home should calm me and energize me. It should be a comforting, quiet refuge and a place of excitement and possibility. It should call to my mind the past, the present, and the future. It should be a snuggery of privacy and reflection, but also a gathering place that strengthened my engagement with other people. By making me feel safe, it should embolden me to take risks. I wanted a feeling of home so strong that no matter where I went, I would take that feeling with me; at the same time, I wanted to find adventure without leaving my apartment.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin, 2009
A home should provide comfort, safety, and inspiration, blending privacy with social connection to empower risk‑taking and personal growth.
In simple terms: Home offers comfort, safety, and inspiration for growth.
Key Takeaway
Design spaces that nurture safety and adventure.
Themes
comfort
inspiration
risk
community
growth
Mood
calm
energetic
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- daily living
- remote work
- personal retreats
- social gatherings
Key Concepts
psychology
environmental design
well‑being
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your space affect your willingness to take risks?
- What elements make a home feel both safe and adventurous?
A Different Perspective
Balancing privacy and social needs can be challenging.
![“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)
