Home Quote by John Lennon
“I used to think it was mere homesickness, then I started getting it at home.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Rolling Stone, 1970
He realized his homesickness was actually a feeling of longing for home itself, revealing deeper emotional complexity.
In simple terms: He felt homesickness at home.
Key Takeaway
Explore where true belonging resides.
Themes
identity
loneliness
home
Mood
introspective
nostalgic
Type
personal
psychological
When to use this quote
- family dynamics
- mental health
- relocation
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
psychology
emotional health
self‑discovery
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “home” mean to you?
- How do you cope when home feels distant?
A Different Perspective
Home may not always feel safe or comforting.
![“We went to America a few times and [Brian] Epstein always tried to waffle on at us about saying nothing about Vietnam. So there came a time when George [Harrison] and I said 'Listen, when they ask next time, we're going to say we don't like that war and we think they should get right out.' That's…” quote by John Lennon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/512/john-lennon-322_america_we-went-to-america-a-few-times-and-brian_12070.jpg)
![“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-from-home_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
