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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Only enemies speak the truth; friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote suggests that enemies are more likely to tell the truth, while friends and lovers often hide the truth due to obligations.
In this quote, Stephen King highlights the complexity of interpersonal relationships, where the expectations of loyalty and duty can lead individuals to obscure the truth. Friends and lovers may lie to protect feelings or maintain harmony, while enemies, by contrast, have less to lose and often express unfiltered truths, revealing the paradox of honesty within close relationships.
Themes
TruthLyingRelationshipsFriendsEnemiesDuty
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used when discussing the nature of honesty in relationships during a casual conversation.
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