Over the years, one comes to measure a place, too, not just for the beauty it may give, the balminess of its breezes, the insouciance and relaxation it encourages, the sublime pleasures it offers, but for what it teaches. The way in which it alters our perception of the human. It is not so much that you want to return to indifferent or difficult places, but that you want to not forget.

Summary

This quote suggests that as time goes on, one comes to value a place not only for its physical attributes and enjoyable experiences, but also for the lessons it imparts. It implies that a place has the power to change our understanding of humanity, influencing our perspective and shaping our memories. We may not necessarily wish to return to challenging or apathetic places, but we desire to keep their impact on us alive within our memories, reinforcing the growth and transformation that occurred as a result of our experiences there.

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