"When you're safe at home you wish you were having an adventure; when you're having an adventure you wish you were safe at home"
- Thornton Wilder
About this Quote
This quote by Thornton Wilder highlights the human tendency to always desire what we do not have. When we are safe and comfy at home, we often yearn for enjoyment and adventure. We yearn for the unknown and the thrill of brand-new experiences. However, when we are really in the middle of an experience, we might discover ourselves yearning for the security and familiarity of our homes. This quote reminds us to appreciate the present moment and to find satisfaction in wherever we are, rather than constantly wishing for something else. It likewise talks to the idea that the turf is always greener on the other side, which real joy comes from finding a balance in between experience and security.
This quote is written / told by Thornton Wilder between April 17, 1897 and December 7, 1975. He was a famous Writer from USA.
The author also have 33 other quotes.
"Mountains were once my big adventure but is is over since a long time; I still dream from the wonderful days sometimes, read also a few pages from a mountain book. But the thought of doing again active mountain climbing has faded"