Quotation by

Paul Theroux

When I began to make some money, I really wanted to have a home.

Home

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Paul Theroux is saying that once he started earning an income, his desire to own or settle in a house became strong. This shows that financial stability made the idea of having a personal living space more important to him.

More by this author

All quotes by Paul Theroux →

More quotes about Home

See all →

Any woman who understands the problems of running a home will be nearer to understanding the problems of running a country.

A house is not a home unless it contains food and fire for the mind as well as the body.

Where we love is home - home that our feet may leave, but not our hearts.

Human beings are the only creatures on earth that allow their children to come back home.

Home is the place where, when you have to go there, they have to take you in.

The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home.