Home Quote by Scott Russell Sanders
““Home is not where you have to go but where you want to go; nor is it a place where you are sullenly admitted, but rather where you are welcomed – by the people, the walls, the tiles on the floor, the followers beside the door, the play of life, the very grass.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Spirit of Place by Scott Russell Sanders, 1995
A home is defined by feeling welcomed and connected, not by obligation or physical location.
In simple terms: Home is where you feel welcomed.
Key Takeaway
Seek places and people that welcome you.
Themes
belonging
place
community
Mood
warm
reflective
Type
personal
philosophical
When to use this quote
- moving to a new city
- choosing a roommate
- designing a living space
- building community
Key Concepts
hospitality
attachment
identity
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes you feel truly welcomed?
- How do you create a welcoming environment for others?
A Different Perspective
A place may feel welcoming but still lack deeper emotional safety.
![“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)
