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Abode Quotes

On homes, holy places, and the abodes we carry inside us.

Abode quotes here often point toward the sacred, from the Himalayas described as Lord Shiva's abode to the idea that God dwells in feelings rather than idols. That spiritual thread runs alongside our Country page.

Our abode in this world is transitory, our life therein is but a loan, our breaths are numbered and our indolence is manifest.

Quotes by Abu Bakr

Nepal is a beautiful country with a lot of holy places. I also like the country because it's close to the Himalayas. According to Hindu mythology, that's the abode of Lord Shiva.

Quotes by Kailash Kher

The Christian conceives of his abode on Earth in no more delightful colors than the Jainist sectarian. He sees in it only a time of sad trial; he also thinks that his true country is not of this world.

Quotes by Emile Durkheim

God doesn't dwell in the wooden, stony or earthen idols. His abode is in our feelings, our thoughts.

Quotes by Chanakya

Beautiful Quotes

Our entire family is replete with sentiments of patriotism. Uncle Swarna Singh left for his heavenly abode in jail in 1910, two or three years after my birth. Uncle Ajit Singh is leading the life of an exile in foreign...

Quotes by Bhagat Singh

Frequently Asked Questions

What does abode usually refer to in these quotes?
It ranges from a literal home or holy place, like the Himalayas as Lord Shiva's abode, to a more figurative sense of where God or feeling truly resides.
Is there a quote connecting abode to Christian belief?
Yes, one compares a Christian's view of their earthly abode with a Jainist perspective, both treating life on Earth as a temporary trial.
Does family history come up in this topic?
It does, with one quote recalling a relative's death in jail described as leaving for a heavenly abode, a personal and generational memory.
Is there a quote about God not living in physical objects?
Yes, one argues that God doesn't dwell in wooden or stone idols, but in feelings and thoughts instead.
Which related pages fit alongside abode quotes?
Our Country and Beautiful pages both share the sense of place that runs through this topic.

A family memory of an uncle's 'heavenly abode' shows how the word also carries personal, generational weight. For related themes, see Beautiful and Colors quotes.