Quote by Stephen King

You discarded most of the lies along the way but held on to the one that said life mattered.

You discarded most of the lies along the way but held on to

Summary

This quote suggests that while the person may have rejected and let go of various deceitful beliefs and illusions in life, they still retain the fundamental belief that life is purposeful and worth living. It emphasizes the resilience of the human spirit to persevere through challenges and difficulties, continuing to find significance in the existence despite the presence of falsehoods they have encountered.

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Meaning Of Life

By Stephen King

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