Some men are born husbands; they have a passion for domesticity, for a fireside, for a home. Yet, curiously, these men very rarely stay at home. Apparently what they want is to have a place to get away from.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Men who love home often avoid staying there, suggesting they want a base to escape from rather than a place to inhabit.
- In plain terms
- Some people love having a home but rarely stay home.
- What can you take from it?
- A home is often a launching point, not a destination.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do we seek homes we leave?
- What does home mean to you?
Another view
Not all men with domestic desires avoid staying home.
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