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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Strong delusions travel like _x000D_ cold germs on a sneeze.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Delusions spread quickly and easily, much like infectious germs.
This quote by Stephen King highlights the idea that false beliefs or delusions can spread among people as easily as germs can spread through sneezing. Just as one person’s illness can infect others, similarly, one person's distorted perception can influence and misguide many, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking and discernment in the face of popular misconceptions.
Themes
DelusionBeliefPerceptionInfectionMisconception
In practice
Example use cases
During a discussion about the spread of misinformation on social media, one might use this quote to emphasize how easily falsehoods can propagate.
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