Quote by Stephen King

Eddie discovered one of his childhood's great truths. Grownups are the real monsters, he thought.

Eddie discovered one of his childhood's great truths. Grownu

Summary

This quote highlights Eddie's realization that the true monsters in life are not the creatures of imagination or childhood fears, but rather the adults themselves. It implies that adults can often possess wicked or harmful qualities, much like the fictional monsters of childhood stories. Eddie's thought reflects a loss of innocence and the bitter understanding that the world can be a cruel and frightening place due to the actions and behavior of adults.

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By Stephen King

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