Quote by Edward W. Howe

To be an ideal guest, stay at home.

To be an ideal guest, stay at home.

Summary

This quote is a humorous way of saying that the best way to avoid causing trouble or inconvenience others is by not being a guest at all. Staying at home ensures that one does not impose on others or disrupt their lives in any way. It implies that by choosing to remain in the comfort of one's own space, one can avoid any potential problems that may arise from being a guest, such as overstaying one's welcome or accidentally causing inconvenience to the host. Ultimately, it suggests that the best guest is one who is absent altogether.

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