In reply to Barb who suggested that I might find Twain's reference to losing a home and the long-lasting effects in The Autobiography of Mark Twain, edited by Charles Neider---Thank you so much! I have been involved for close to 8 years in the Kelo v New London case involving the misuse of eminent domain. The case eventually made its way to the Supreme Court. In attempting to explain the importance of home to our beloved city council, et al, I frequently used the Twain quote. I don't know how I managed to lose the source but I've been obsessed with finding it ever since. I have just ordered the book from Amazon and am hoping I will find it. Kathleen Mitchell