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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I think that's what people most always do with the stuff they can't make out - just forget it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
People tend to ignore or forget things they don't understand.
This quote by Stephen King suggests that individuals often resort to forgetting things they cannot comprehend. When faced with complexities or uncertainties in life, rather than confront or understand them, people choose to set them aside and move on, highlighting a common human tendency to avoid what we can't grasp.
Themes
ForgettingUnderstandingComplexityHuman NatureLife
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about how to deal with life's uncertainties, this quote can serve as a reminder of the importance of confronting our fears.
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