Quote by Craig Charles

I have a stepladder. It's a very nice stepladder but it's sad that I never knew my real ladder.

I have a stepladder. It's a very nice stepladder but it's sa

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This quote hints at a bittersweet sentiment of attachment to a substitute. The speaker posesses a stepladder that serves its purpose well, yet they express a tinge of sadness for not having their "real ladder." Metaphorically, the real ladder represents an unknown or missing element from their lifeâ€”one that may have been more meaningful or significant. The quote subtly highlights feelings of longing, nostalgia, and a sense of incompleteness, compellingly encapsulating a mixture of contentment and melancholy.

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