Bad habit Quote by William Sansom
“London is a bad habit one hates to lose.”
About This Quote
Source Short story: “The Bad Habit” (1935)
London’s allure becomes a hard‑to‑break habit, reflecting attachment to place.
In simple terms: London is a habit you hate to lose.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and evaluate attachments to environments.
Themes
place attachment
habit
nostalgia
Mood
nostalgic
reflective
Type
urban
personal
When to use this quote
- relocation
- travel decisions
- home‑finding
- urban planning
Key Concepts
urban studies
psychology of habit
Questions to Reflect On
- What draws you to stay?
- How can you create new habits elsewhere?
A Different Perspective
Leaving may cause loss of community.
