Quote by Iain Sinclair

With the world as it now presents itself, there is something perverse, and probably dysfunctional, about a person who stays in the same house for 40 years. What about the expanding family syndrome, the school-lottery migration, the property portfolio neurosis? Have you no imagination?

With the world as it now presents itself, there is something

Summary

This quote reflects a perspective on modern society, highlighting the perceived strangeness or dysfunctionality of individuals who remain in the same house for an extended period of time, notably 40 years. It questions the logic of such a decision when considering the shifting dynamics of the world, including the changing needs of families, the trend of moving for better school opportunities, and the obsession with property investments. This quote implies that staying in one place for a long time may suggest a lack of imagination or failure to adapt to contemporary circumstances.

By Iain Sinclair

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