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It is not because I do not love my adopted land - it is the natural feeling of one far from home, who remembers those ha
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"It is not because I do not love my adopted land - it is the natural feeling of one far from home, who remembers those happy, carefree days when life flowed at full tide, without responsibility, flashing past one like the drama in a fascinating story of adventure and romance"

- Erich von Stroheim

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This quote by Erich von Stroheim speaks to the sensation of homesickness that many people experience when they are far from their home. He expresses his love for his adopted land, but also acknowledges the yearning he feels for his home and the carefree days of his past. He remembers the days when life had plenty of adventure and romance, and the days seemed to go by rapidly with no responsibility. This quote speaks to the universal feeling of nostalgia that many individuals experience when they are away from home, and the longing for the easier days of the past. It is a suggestion that although we might be far away from home, we can still discover pleasure and comfort in our adopted lands.

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Austria Flag This quote is written / told by Erich von Stroheim between September 22, 1885 and May 12, 1957. He was a famous Actor from Austria. The author also have 14 other quotes.

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