Quote by Robert Louis Stevenson, Requiem,

Here he lies where he longed to be;Home is the sailor, home from sea,and the hunter home from the hill.

Here he lies where he longed to be;Home is the sailor, home

Summary

This quote, most likely from a gravestone epitaph, signifies the fulfillment of an individual's heartfelt desire to return home. It conveys a sense of completion and achievement as the sailor and the hunter have successfully come back to their beloved dwelling places, implying a resolution to their journeys. It highlights the theme of finding solace, comfort, and belonging in one's familiar surroundings after venturing out into the wide world.

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By Robert Louis Stevenson, Requiem,

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