Try any goddam thing you like, no matter how boringly normal or outrageous. If it works, fine. If it doesn't, toss it. Toss it even if you love it.
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Absence may or may not make the heart grow fonder, but it certainly freshens the eye.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Distance can enhance affection and appreciation for someone while also providing a new perspective.
This quote by Stephen King suggests that absence can have two effects on relationships. While it may deepen feelings of love and longing, it also offers a chance to see others in a new light, potentially leading to a renewed appreciation for them. The interplay between absence and presence can reveal different facets of our relationships that we may overlook in close proximity.
Themes
AbsenceRelationshipsPerspectiveLoveAppreciation
In practice
Example use cases
In a conversation about long-distance relationships, one might say, 'As Stephen King said, absence may freshen the eye.'
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