Quote by Stephen King

His kid brother had been smart enough to make something of himself in the big world; Ollie himself might have been smart enough to stay ahead of the bank loans and the credit cards, but not much more.

His kid brother had been smart enough to make something of h

Summary

In this quote, the speaker reflects on their sibling's success and their own lack thereof. The speaker acknowledges that their younger brother was clever enough to succeed in the larger world, whereas they themselves possessed only enough intelligence to manage their debts and financial obligations. It highlights the speaker's frustration and perhaps a sense of disappointment in their own limited achievements compared to their sibling.

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By Stephen King

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