Home is the place where, when you have to go there, They have to take you in.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Home is defined as a place that welcomes you when you must go there, emphasizing unconditional hospitality.
- In plain terms
- Home welcomes you when you need it.
- What can you take from it?
- Value places and people that provide unconditional support.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a place feel like home?
- How can I be that for others?
Another view
Not all homes are welcoming; the ideal may be rare.
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