Quote by Lin Yutang

No one realizes how beautiful it is to travel until he comes home and rests his head on his old, familiar pillow.

No one realizes how beautiful it is to travel until he comes

Summary

This quote highlights the overlooked appreciation one develops for travel only when confronted with the comfort and familiarity of home. It suggests that the true beauty and value of exploring new places and experiencing different cultures are better understood when one returns to the comforts of their own abode. The familiar pillow serves as a metaphor for the feeling of security, solace, and the appreciation of the little things that may go unnoticed until juxtaposed against the novelty of new experiences.

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Travel

By Lin Yutang

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