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DiogenesIn a rich man's house there is no place to spit but his face.

—  Diogenes, 410-323 BC, Ancient Greek Cynic philosopher

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Henry David ThoreauWhat is the use of a house if you haven't got a tolerable planet to put it on?

—  Henry David Thoreau, 1817-1862, American writer

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Jean CocteauI love cats because I enjoy my home; and little by little, they become its visible soul.

—  Jean Cocteau, 1889-1963, French artist

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G. K. ChestertonThere are two ways of getting home; and one of them is to stay there.

—  G. K. Chesterton, 1874-1936, English writer & critic

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Karl LagerfeldThe most important piece in the house is the garbage can.

—  Karl Lagerfeld, 1933-2019, German fashion designer

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

—  Benjamin Franklin, 1706-1790, American politician & writer

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Ralph Waldo EmersonThe ornament of a house is the friends who frequent it.

—  Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1803-1884, American philosopher

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Sydney SmithA comfortable house is a great source of happiness. It ranks immediately after health and a good conscience.

—  Sydney Smith, 1771-1845, British writer & cleric

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Ralph Waldo EmersonA man builds a fine house; and now he has a master, and a task for life: he is to furnish, watch, show it, and keep it in repair, the rest of his days.

—  Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1803-1884, American philosopher

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Robert FrostHome is the place where, when you have to go there,
They have to take you in.

—  Robert Frost, 1874-1963, American poet

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Graham GreeneI say that home is where there is a chair and a glass.

—  Graham Greene, 1904-1991, British writer

Marty RubinHome is where you can go and rest and be nothing.

—  Marty Rubin, 1930-1994, Canadian gay activist, author & journalist

Funny Quotes

George CarlinA house is just a place to keep your stuff while you go out and get more stuff.

—  George Carlin, 1936-2008, American comedian

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Zsa Zsa GaborI am a marvelous housekeeper. Every time I leave a man I keep his house.

—  Zsa Zsa Gabor, 1917-2016, Hungarian-American actress

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Ancient Greek

EuripidesA woman should be good for everything at home, but, out of the door, good for nothing.

Ένδον μένουσαν την γυναίκα είναι χρεών εσθλήν, θύρασι δ’ αξίαν του μηδενός.

—  Euripides, 480-406 BC, Ancient Greek tragedian ‐ Meleager

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Proverbs

English proverbAn Englishman’s home is his castle.

—  English proverb

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