Abiding Quote by Rose Wilder Lane
“Houses are the abiding joys; they are the most emotion-stirring of all things. An automobile is regarded with fond affection, a typewriter becomes the inseparable companion, clothes can stir sentimentality, and the bit of bric-a-brac is a toy one would weep to see torn away - but houses are real, deep, emotional things. How much excitement in the cutting of a window, what enormous importance in the angle of a roof!”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Emotional Value of Home, 1935
Homes hold deep, lasting emotional significance that surpasses material attachments to objects, evoking strong feelings when altered or lost.
In simple terms: Homes are emotionally profound.
Key Takeaway
Cherish and protect your home’s emotional core.
Themes
family
home
sentimentality
Mood
nostalgic
thoughtful
Type
personal
reflective
When to use this quote
- moving houses
- renovations
- inheritance discussions
Key Concepts
attachment theory
place identity
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a house feel like home?
- How do you cope when a cherished space changes?
A Different Perspective
Material items can also hold deep meaning; not all objects are trivial.
