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Why did John Amos Comenius describe his life as one long journey?

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Jürgen Ovens: portrait of John Amos Comenius — John Amos Comenius John Amos Comenius, oil on canvas by Jürgen Ovens, 1650–70; in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

John Amos Comenius described his life as one long journey because the Thirty Years’ War forced him into a life of constant displacement. As a leader of the Bohemian Brethren, he was compelled to flee his homeland and wander through various countries, including Germany, Poland, England, Sweden, Hungary, Transylvania, and Holland.1

Throughout these travels, he suffered significant personal losses, including his wife, children, and property. Reflecting on this instability, he famously stated, "My life was one long journey. I never had a homeland". This perpetual state of exile defined his existence, yet he remained dedicated to his humanitarian and universalistic vision of education, seeking to foster rationality, morality, and happiness for all people regardless of their circumstances.1