Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson
Good bye, proud world! I'm going home; Thou art not my friend, and I'm not thine

Summary
The quote expresses a rejection of the world and a sense of detachment from it. The speaker suggests that they no longer belong to this world, as it is not a friend to them and vice versa. It conveys a desire to retreat from society's influence, seeking solace and reassurance in a place they consider their true home.