Quote by John Cheever

Homesickness is nothing. Fifty percent of the people in the world are homesick all the time.

Homesickness is nothing. Fifty percent of the people in the

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This quote suggests that homesickness is a common feeling experienced by a large percentage of the global population. It implies that, rather than an abnormal or uncommon emotion, homesickness is a normal part of the human experience. The statement highlights that feeling homesick is not something unique or exclusive to individuals; it is a sentiment shared by many people around the world at any given time. Thus, the quote challenges the notion that homesickness is something to be ashamed or embarrassed about, instead emphasizing its universality.

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