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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As a species we're fundamentally insane. Put more than two of us in a room, we pick sides and start dreaming up reasons to kill one another. Why do you think we invented politics and religion?
Interpretation
What this quote means
Human nature often leads to conflict and division, prompting the creation of politics and religion.
This quote by Stephen King reflects on the inherent nature of humanity, suggesting that when individuals gather in groups, they tend to form factions and create justifications for conflict. It implies that such divisions are so deeply rooted in our psyche that they necessitate systems like politics and religion, which serve as frameworks for understanding and managing these conflicts, albeit often exacerbating them.
Themes
Human NatureConflictPoliticsReligionDivision
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about the nature of politics, one might quote Stephen King to highlight how our instinct for division drives societal structures.
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