"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
About this Quote
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.
"Life is life - whether in a cat, or dog or man. There is no difference there between a cat or a man. The idea of difference is a human conception for man's own advantage"