Come home Quote by Virginia Woolf
““I come home—and I have a feeling of returning like a ghost to its haunt.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Mrs Dalloway, 1925
Feeling like a ghost returning home conveys deep alienation and the uncanny familiarity of personal spaces.
In simple terms: Alienated return home.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and address feelings of disconnection.
Themes
alienation
identity
homecoming
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- family gatherings
- moving into a new house
- post‑trauma reintegration
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this feeling affect your relationships?
- What can make a space feel welcoming again?
A Different Perspective
May overlook the possibility of belonging despite alienation.
![“It's sad if people think that's (homemaking) a dull existance, [but] you can't just buy an apartment and furnish it and walk away. It's the flowers you choose, the music you play, the smile you have waiting. I want it to be gay and cheerful, a haven in this troubled world. I don't want my husband…” quote by Audrey Hepburn](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/516/audrey-hepburn-1706_apartment_it-s-sad-if-people-think-that-s-homemaki_83485.jpg)
