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“Yet dearer still that Irish hill than all the world beside; It's home, sweet home, where'er I roam, through lands and waterswide.” quote by William Allingham
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“Yet dearer still that Irish hill than all the world beside; It's home, sweet home, where'er I roam, through lands and waterswide.”

William Allingham

About This Quote

Source Poem: "The Irish Home," 1865

The poet cherishes his homeland above all else, seeing it as a source of comfort wherever he travels.

In simple terms: Home is dearer than anything else.

Key Takeaway

Value and protect your sense of belonging.

Themes

home belonging nostalgia

Mood

nostalgic warm

Type

poetic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • travel
  • immigration
  • family gatherings

Key Concepts

poetry place attachment

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes a place feel like home?
  • How do you balance belonging with exploration?
A Different Perspective

Home can also feel limiting if it prevents growth.

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