Away from home Quote by Kwame Dawes
“I am a black person. I come out of an experience of exile and migration. I have always felt myself to be at once at home and away from home at the same time. It is inevitable that my perspective will be international.”
About This Quote
The speaker describes a dual sense of belonging and alienation due to exile, shaping an international perspective.
In simple terms: Exile creates both home and foreign feelings.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the hybrid identity.
Themes
migration
identity
globalism
Mood
nostalgic
proud
Type
cultural
reflective
When to use this quote
- cultural integration
- artistic expression
- political activism
Key Concepts
exile
home
perspective
Questions to Reflect On
- How does dual belonging affect creativity?
- What bridges can connect home and abroad?
A Different Perspective
Identity conflict may cause distress.
![“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)
