Quote by Percy Wynham Lewis

I feel most at home in the United States, not because it is intrinsically a more interesting country, but because no one really belongs there any more than I do. We are all there together in its wholly excellent vacuum.

I feel most at home in the United States, not because it is

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker feels a sense of belonging in the United States, not because it is inherently captivating, but rather because nobody truly belongs there. The speaker is saying that the United States is a country made up of various individuals from different backgrounds, and none of them have a stronger claim to the country than the others. Despite their differences, they all coexist and share a common experience, forming a unique sense of unity and inclusivity in the "excellent vacuum" of America.

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By Percy Wynham Lewis

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