Quote by Terry Pratchett

He said it was better to belong where you don't belong than not to belong where you used to belong, remembering when you used to belong there.

He said it was better to belong where you don't belong than

Summary

This quote suggests that it is preferable to fit in and belong in a place where one feels like an outsider, rather than feeling disconnected or estranged from a place where one had previously belonged. It highlights the significance of belonging and the nostalgia associated with past belonging, suggesting that the feeling of not being rooted anywhere can be more distressing than adapting to a new environment.

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Home Belonging

By Terry Pratchett

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