Excerpt from Helen Keller's autobiography "My Life" No.49: I will remember the wise ancient Roman proverb: "Although I was expelled from Rome, I still live at the gates of Rome." I have remembered the words of a wise Roman, who said, "Being expelled from Rome means living outside Rome."

This proverb means that one should be strong in the face of difficulties, not disillusioned. This sentence of yours only borrows this maxim to illustrate another attitude towards life, such as being happy-go-lucky, quiet and open-minded, and enduring humiliation in times of trouble.