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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Friends don’t spy; true friendship is about privacy, too.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True friendship is built on trust and respect for each other's privacy.
In this quote, Stephen King emphasizes that genuine friendship is rooted in mutual respect and understanding of personal boundaries. Friends should nurture a trusting relationship that honors the privacy of one another, which is essential for maintaining a deep and lasting connection without betrayal or intrusiveness.
Themes
FriendshipTrustPrivacyRespectBoundaries
In practice
Example use cases
During a discussion on friendship in a podcast.
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