Away Quote by Pascal Mercier
“We leave something of ourselves behind when we leave a place, we stay there, even though we go away. And there are things in us that we can find again only by going back there.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Narnia series by C.S. Lewis, 1950s
Leaving a place leaves a part of us there, and returning can help us rediscover lost parts of ourselves.
In simple terms: We imprint ourselves on places, and revisiting can reveal hidden selves.
Key Takeaway
Seek places that reflect your inner growth.
Themes
memory
identity
place
return
self‑discovery
Mood
nostalgic
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- travel
- family moves
- career relocation
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
Psychology
existentialism
attachment
Questions to Reflect On
- What part of yourself do you find when you return home?
- How does place shape identity?
A Different Perspective
Returning may also reopen old wounds.
![“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)
