Quote by Stephen King

Get busy living or get busy dying.

Get busy living or get busy dying.

Summary

This quote, from Stephen King's novel "The Shawshank Redemption," highlights the importance of staying active and engaged in life rather than resigning to a passive existence. It implies that there are two choices one can make: to actively seek and create opportunities, experiences, and growth or to simply surrender to the monotony or struggles of life. By urging individuals to choose the former, the quote encourages a proactive approach to life, emphasizing the notion that one should seize the moment and make the most out of every situation.

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By Stephen King

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