Home Quote by Kyung-Sook Shin
““A house is such a strange thing. Everything else gets more worn when people handle it, and sometimes you can feel a person’s poison if you get too close to him, but that’s not what happens to a house. Even a good house falls apart quickly when nobody stops by. A house is alive only when there are people living in it, brushing against it, staying in it.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Court Dancer by Kyung‑Sook Shin, 2005
A house thrives only with human presence; neglect lets it decay, unlike people whose influence lingers.
In simple terms: Homes need people to stay alive.
Key Takeaway
Keep spaces occupied and cared for.
Themes
home
presence
loneliness
maintenance
Mood
nostalgic
thoughtful
Type
literary
reflective
When to use this quote
- family life
- rental property
- community spaces
Key Concepts
sociology
environmental psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your environment reflect your relationships?
- What can you do to keep your spaces vibrant?
A Different Perspective
Empty homes can become unsafe or devalued.
![“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)
