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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Sometimes human places, create inhuman monsters.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Our environments can shape our behaviors in negative ways.
This quote by Stephen King suggests that the conditions and places humans inhabit can lead to the emergence of morally corrupt or monstrous behavior. It highlights the impact of surroundings on human nature, indicating that certain environments can foster negative traits or actions that might not otherwise exist in more positive settings.
Themes
EnvironmentBehaviorMonstersHumanityMorality
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion on the impact of poverty on crime rates, one might quote King to emphasize environmental influence.
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