Why do you go away? So that you can come back. So that you can see the place you came from with new eyes and extra colors. And the people there see you differently, too. Coming back to where you started is not the same as never leaving.

This quote is about how going away from a certain place can positively affect how you see it when you return. When you go away, it gives you a chance to gain new experiences, ideas and perspectives on things. When you come back, you have a better understanding of the place and the people in it. The quote suggests that returning to a place is not the same as never leaving, because you can appreciate the place more when you come back, having acquired a new understanding of it.