Home is, I suppose just a child's idea. A house at night, and a lamp i…

V. S. Naipaul
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Home is, I suppose just a child's idea. A house at night, and a lamp in the house. A place to feel safe. ✨ A home for Mr Naipaul. Interview with Tim Adams, www.theguardian.com. September 11, 2004.
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Home is, I suppose just a child's idea. A house at night, and a lamp in the house. A place to feel safe. ✨ A home for Mr Naipaul. Interview with Tim Adams, www.theguardian.com. September 11, 2004.

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