Aliens Quote by Jan Neruda
“I hear there are people who actually enjoy moving. Sounds like a disease to me - they must be unstable. Though it does have it’s poetry, I’ll allow that. When an old dwelling starts looking desolate, a mixture of regret and anxiety comes over us and we feel like we are leaving a safe harbor for the rolling sea. As for the new place, it looks on us with alien eyes, it has nothing to say to us, it is cold.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Stary Dům” (The Old House), 1868
Leaving familiar comfort for the unknown evokes regret, anxiety, and a sense of alienation toward new surroundings.
In simple terms: Change can feel scary and lonely.
Key Takeaway
Embrace change while honoring past feelings.
Themes
change
nostalgia
uncertainty
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- moving to a new city
- starting a new job
- leaving a long‑term relationship
- retirement relocation
Key Concepts
psychological transition
place attachment
existential reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- What comforts can you bring to a new place?
- How does nostalgia shape your decisions?
A Different Perspective
New environments can also bring growth; fear may limit openness.
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