Apartment Quote by Tsai Ming-liang
“Ever since I've become a filmmaker, I'm traveling the world a lot. I feel like I'm a citizen of the world, yet there's no single place that I can put my roots down and call home. I don't own anything. I'm not a homeowner. I've always rented and never stayed in one place for long. Almost every time I rent a place, I have some sort of water leakage or flooding. Whenever that happens, I just move somewhere else. Even when I moved to Paris, my apartment started leaking after a month. Maybe the leaking is just part of my life, doomed to follow me around.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Film Director Tsai Ming-liang, 2023
The speaker feels rootless, constantly moving and facing recurring problems, seeing them as inevitable parts of his nomadic life.
In simple terms: Rootless traveler faces recurring leaks.
Key Takeaway
Accept impermanence, seek stability where possible.
Themes
rootlessness
impermanence
travel
home
resilience
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
personal
philosophical
When to use this quote
- filmmaking
- relocating for work
- short‑term rentals
- handling unexpected damage
Key Concepts
existentialism
urban decay
transience
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you define “home” beyond a physical space?
- Can you turn these disruptions into creative inspiration?
A Different Perspective
Leaking apartments may be a symptom of broader instability, not destiny.
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