Quote by Lucius Annaeus Seneca

Everywhere is nowhere. When a person spends all his time in foreign travel, he ends by having many acquaintances, but no friends.

Everywhere is nowhere. When a person spends all his time in

Summary

This quote suggests that constantly being on the move, traveling to different places, may result in a lack of deep connections or meaningful relationships. It implies that while one may meet many people during their journeys, they won't have the opportunity to cultivate lasting friendships. The phrase "everywhere is nowhere" implies that being in different locations loses its meaning if one cannot form genuine bonds with others. It highlights the importance of investing time and effort in building strong relationships rather than simply accumulating acquaintances through perpetual travel.

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Time Travel

By Lucius Annaeus Seneca

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