This quote by Neil Gaiman highlights the inescapable presence of one's inner self regardless of external circumstances or physical location. It suggests that changing places or environments does not automatically change who you are, your mindset, or your emotions. The phrase encourages self-awareness and reflection, implying that personal growth and happiness come from internal transformation rather than external escape. Ultimately, it serves as a reminder that true change must happen within before any meaningful change can be experienced in the outside world.
“Wherever you go, you take yourself with you.”
“Wherever you go, you take yourself with you. If you see what I mean.”
“It's like people who believe they'll be happy if they go and live somewhere else, but who learn it doesn't work that way. Wherever you go, you take yourself with you.”
“It's like the people who believe they'll be happy if they go and live somewhere else, but who learn it doesn't work that way. Wherever you go, you take yourself with you. If you see what I mean.”
“And there are always people who find their lives have become so unsupportable they believe the best thing they could do would be to hasten their transition to another plane of existence.''They kill themselves, you mean?' said Bod. [...]'Indeed.''Does it work? Are they happier dead?''Sometimes. Mostly, no. It's like the people who believe they'll be happy if they go and live somewhere else, but who learn it doesn't work that way. Wherever you go, you take yourself with you.”
“You've a good heart. Sometimes that's enough to see you safe wherever you go. But mostly, it's not.”