Quote by Stephen King

All right I think we've been down here in the dark long enough. There's a whole other world upstairs. Take my hand Constant Reader and I'll be happy to lead you back into the sunshine. I'm happy to go there because I believe most people are essentially good. I know that I am. It's you I'm not entirely sure of.

All right I think we've been down here in the dark long enou

Summary

In this quote, the speaker metaphorically represents himself as the guide, addressing the readers as the "Constant Reader." They emphasize that they have spent enough time in the metaphorical "dark" and encourage the readers to join them in the "sunshine" of a different world. The speaker expresses their belief that most people are fundamentally good, including themselves, but expresses uncertainty about the readers' nature. It implies an invitation to join the speaker's optimistic perspective while playfully challenging the readers' potential goodness.

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By Stephen King

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