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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Not everybody believes in ghosts, but I do. Do you know what they are, Trisha? She had shaken her head slowly. Men and women who can't get over their past . . . That's what ghosts are.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Ghosts symbolize unresolved past issues that haunt individuals.
In this quote, Stephen King presents the idea that 'ghosts' represent the emotional baggage and unresolved traumas that people carry with them throughout their lives. Instead of being supernatural entities, ghosts are metaphors for memories and regrets that linger and affect one's current existence. The conversation implies a deep understanding of human emotions and the struggles of moving forward from past experiences.
Themes
GhostsPastMemoriesTraumaHuman Condition
In practice
Example use cases
During a discussion on personal growth and healing, this quote can emphasize the importance of addressing past experiences.
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