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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Life is like a wheel. Sooner or later, it always come around to where you started again.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Life is cyclical and we often return to our beginnings.
This quote by Stephen King suggests that life operates in cycles, and over time, experiences and situations may repeat themselves. Just as a wheel turns and returns to its starting point, our journey through life often brings us back to the themes, challenges, and lessons we encountered earlier, emphasizing the importance of reflection and growth as we navigate our paths.
Themes
LifeCycleGrowthExperienceReflection
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about resilience, one might quote, 'Life is like a wheel. Sooner or later, it always comes around to where you started again.'
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