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.
Stephen KingRead
The trust of the innocent is the liar's most useful tool.
Interpretation
Innocent people can be easily deceived, and their trust benefits those who lie.
Stephen King's quote highlights the vulnerability of innocent individuals who tend to trust others without suspicion. This trust can be exploited by dishonest people, making it an essential tool for those who deceive, thus emphasizing the importance of discernment and caution in relationships and interactions with others.
In practice
In a discussion about honesty in relationships.
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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Description begins in the writer’s imagination, but should finish in the reader’s.
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