Quote by Thornton Wilder

When you're safe at home you wish you were having an adventure when you're having an adventure you wish you were safe at home.

When you're safe at home you wish you were having an adventu

Summary

This quote expresses the human tendency to always desire what is not readily available. When someone is comfortably at home, they yearn for the excitement and thrill of an adventure. Conversely, when they are amidst an adventure and faced with uncertainty or danger, they long for the security and safety of their own home. It highlights our perpetual dissatisfaction and longing for the "grass on the other side," demonstrating that our desires often shift depending on our current circumstances.

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