Home Quote by W. Somerset Maugham
““I suppose it had never struck him that, Ischia, which he looked at every evening to see what the weather would be like the next day, or Vesuvius, pearly in the dawn, had anything to do with him at all; but when he ceased to have them before his eyes he realized, in some dim fashion that they were as much part of him as his hands and his feet.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Moon and Sixpence by W. Somerset Maugham, 1919
Realizing that distant landmarks become integral to our identity, even when unseen, and that loss reveals their inner significance.
In simple terms: Places shape us even when out of sight.
Key Takeaway
Recognize hidden influences in yourself.
Themes
identity
place
memory
loss
self-awareness
Mood
contemplative
melancholic
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- travel
- personal growth
- grief
- reflection
- creative inspiration
Key Concepts
psychology
environmental attachment
existential reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- What unseen elements shape your sense of self?
- How do you notice their absence?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may overstate literal influence of geography on identity.
![“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)
