Quote by Stephen King

In a book, all would have gone according to plan.... but life was so fucking untidy - what could you say for an existence where some of your most crucial conversations of your life took place when you needed to take a shit, or something? An existence where there weren't even any chapters?

In a book, all would have gone according to plan.... but lif

Summary

This quote expresses the frustration and randomness of life compared to the structure and predictability of books. It highlights the messiness and unpredictability of real-life experiences, where significant conversations or moments can happen at the most inconvenient or unideal times. It also implies that life lacks the convenience of chapter breaks like books have, creating a sense of disarray and lack of organization. Ultimately, the quote emphasizes the disparity between the neat narrative flow of books and the chaotic nature of human existence.

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