Quote by Annie Lennox

Although I have lived in London, I have never really considered London my home because it was always going to be a stopping-off point for me, and it has been too.

Although I have lived in London, I have never really conside

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The quote suggests that the speaker has lived in London but never truly felt a sense of belonging or attachment to the city. They view London as a temporary place or a stepping stone to somewhere else, and it has indeed served that purpose for them. This implies that the speaker's true home lies elsewhere, emphasizing their transient nature and lack of emotional connection with London.

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