Home Quote by Michael Weems
““This body's the same old house that time has redecorated.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Time’s House”, 2014
Our bodies are familiar yet altered by time’s continual changes.
In simple terms: Our bodies change as time passes.
Key Takeaway
Accept change as part of life.
Themes
change
time
identity
Mood
nostalgic
reflective
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- aging
- self‑acceptance
- body image
- life transitions
Key Concepts
philosophy
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you honor your evolving self?
- What rituals help you embrace change?
A Different Perspective
May evoke melancholy without actionable guidance.
![“[You for] the fragrant-blossomed Muses’ lovely gifts [be zealous,] girls, [and the] clear melodious lyre: [but my once tender] body old age now [has seized;] my hair’s turned [white] instead of dark; my heart’s grown heavy, my knees will not support me, that once on a time were fleet for the dance…” quote by Sappho](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/766/sappho-4562_old-age_you-for-the-fragrant-blossomed-muses-lov_1015183.jpg)
![“A sensual and intemperate youth hands over a worn-out body to old age. [Lat., Libidinosa etenim et intemperans adolescentiam effoetum corpus tradit senectuti.]” quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/56b/marcus-tullius-cicero-157_age_a-sensual-and-intemperate-youth-hands-ov_991455.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_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
