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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Isn't it too bad that the great truths are all such lies.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote suggests that often what we perceive as profound truths may actually be misleading or false.
Stephen King's quote reflects a cynical view of the nature of truths and beliefs. It implies that many ideas or 'great truths' that society embraces as reality are, in fact, deceptive or untrue. This challenges the acceptance of common beliefs and encourages a deeper questioning of what we consider to be true or valid. It reinforces the notion that perceived wisdom might simply be a facade, leading individuals to critically examine the foundations of their understanding.
Themes
TruthsLiesPerceptionWisdomBeliefs
In practice
Example use cases
In a philosophical debate, one might quote this to emphasize skepticism about widely accepted beliefs.
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