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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Death is a mystery, and burial is a secret.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Death is enigmatic, and the act of burial is often shrouded in secrecy.
This quote by Stephen King encapsulates the complex nature of death and how it is perceived. It suggests that while death is something we all face, it remains a profound mystery that eludes complete understanding, and the rituals surrounding burial are often personal and hidden from wider society, hinting at the intimate, secretive nature of how we deal with loss and mortality.
Themes
DeathMysteryBurialSecretMortality
In practice
Example use cases
When discussing the themes of mortality in a literature class.
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