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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The world's a hard place, Danny. It don't care. It don't hate you and me, but it don't love us, either. Terrible things happen in the world, and they're things no one can explain. Good people die in bad, painful ways and leave the folks that love them all alone. Sometimes it seems like it's only the bad people who stay healthy and prosper. The world don't love you, but your momma does and so do I.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Life is harsh and indifferent, yet love from family can provide solace.
In this quote, Stephen King emphasizes the harsh realities of life, pointing out that the world can be cruel and unjust, with good people suffering and bad people thriving. Despite this indifference, the love of family, particularly a mother's love, offers comfort and support amidst the chaos and tragedy that life presents.
Themes
LifeLoveSufferingIndifferenceFamily
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about resilience, this quote can emphasize the importance of family support in tough times.
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