Quote by Stephen King

Why' is a crooked letter and can't be made straight.

Why' is a crooked letter and can't be made straight.

Summary

This quote means that the question "why" is problematic because it does not always have a clear or simple answer. The word "why" is often used to understand the reasons behind certain events, actions, or decisions. However, as this quote suggests, sometimes certain things cannot be fully understood or explained. Just like the letter "why" in English language, which appears like a crooked letter that cannot be straightened, some aspects of life, human behavior, or circumstances may remain ambiguous, defy simple explanations, or lack a definitive answer.

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