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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They had discovered one could grow as hungry for light as for food.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the essential nature of light, both literally and metaphorically, as a source of growth and nourishment beyond physical needs.
In this quote, Stephen King suggests that just as we crave food for our physical sustenance, there is an equally important hunger for light. This hunger symbolizes a desire for knowledge, inspiration, and the illuminating truths of life that foster our personal growth and understanding of the world. It conveys the idea that spiritual and intellectual nourishment is as vital as our physical needs, encouraging us to seek out the enlightening aspects of existence.
Themes
LightGrowthHungerKnowledgeNourishment
In practice
Example use cases
This quote is perfect for a motivational speech at a personal development seminar.
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