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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Everyone needs a hobby, he said. And everyone needs a miracle or two, just to prove life is more than just one long trudge from the cradle to the grave.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Hobbies and moments of joy make life more fulfilling beyond its struggles.
In this quote, Stephen King emphasizes the importance of having hobbies and experiencing miracles in life. They add richness and joy to our existence, suggesting that life should not merely be a monotonous journey from birth to death, but an adventure filled with passion and moments of wonder.
Themes
HobbyMiracleLifeJourneyJoy
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech at a community center, one might say, 'As Stephen King wisely noted, everyone needs a hobby to find joy beyond life's challenges.'
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