Away Quote by Ira Gershwin
“The way you wear your hat, The way you sip your tea, The mem'ry of all that -- No, no! They can't take that away from me!”
About This Quote
Source Song: "I Can't Get Started" (1936) lyric excerpt
Personal identity is defended through cherished habits and memories, resisting external control.
In simple terms: Defend your personal rituals.
Key Takeaway
Protect your unique habits.
Themes
identity
memory
resistance
individuality
Mood
defiant
nostalgic
Type
lyultural
personal
When to use this quote
- daily routines
- family traditions
- cultural preservation
- personal expression
Key Concepts
personal autonomy
cultural heritage
Questions to Reflect On
- What rituals define you?
- How do you respond when others challenge them?
A Different Perspective
Changing habits can erode sense of self.
![“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)
