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Philosophy is properly home-sickness the wish to be everywhere at home
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"Philosophy is properly home-sickness; the wish to be everywhere at home"

- Novalis

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This quote by Novalis recommends that approach is a yearning for a sense of belonging and familiarity. It is a desire to feel at home in any circumstance, no matter where one is. This could be analyzed as a metaphor for the human condition, as we all aim to discover a sense of belonging and function in life. It might likewise be seen as a call to action, to seek out understanding and understanding in order to feel more connected to the world around us. Eventually, Novalis is suggesting that viewpoint is a way of finding a sense of home, even when we are far away from our physical houses. It is a way of discovering convenience and security in the unknown, and of sensation linked to something higher than ourselves.

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Novalis This quote is written / told by Novalis between May 2, 1772 and March 25, 1801. He was a famous Poet from Germany. The author also have 20 other quotes.

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