Quote by Lee Child

In principle if I could not have a home I wouldn't. But not having a home would be too difficult procedurally, going from hotel to hotel, the gap of three hours where you're hungry and tired.

In principle if I could not have a home I wouldn't. But not

Summary

This quote highlights the speaker's preference of not having a permanent home if it were not for the practical inconvenience it would entail. The speaker acknowledges that in theory, they do not have the desire for a home, but practically speaking, the constant movement and uncertainty of not having a fixed place to stay, such as constantly checking in and out of hotels, would pose significant challenges. It reflects the recognition of the importance of stability and convenience that a home provides, even for someone who may not inherently value the concept of having one.

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