We knew - but didn't want to know - what was going to happen, the sky descending upon our heads like the shadow of a falling piano in a cartoon.
Aleksandar HemonRead
Home is where somebody notices when you are no longer there.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Home is a place where your absence is felt by others, indicating love and connection.
This quote emphasizes the importance of emotional bonds and connections in defining a home. It suggests that true home is not merely a physical space, but rather a place filled with relationships where you are missed and valued by those around you, highlighting the significance of being noticed and cared for in one's life.
Themes
HomeRelationshipsCareConnectionAbsence
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech at a family gathering, you might use this quote to highlight the importance of family bonds.
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I wanted us to share the sense that the number of wrong moves far exceeds the number of good moves, to share the frightening instability of the correct decision, to bond in being confounded.
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