Sure, a lot of modern readers may find Stephen King’s work a bit too intense gruesome, or detailed for their taste.
They argue that his stories can be lengthy and sometimes terrifying, which might not align with the rapid, zero-attention expectations of today’s entertainment world.
Don’t click off yet, guys. Put Subway Surfers on in the background, because this is a quick one.
I can’t say that I’ve read every one of Stephen King’s books, or that his books are particularly interesting to me. Still, many people are overlooking the depth of masterful storytelling and wisdom that King actually has to offer.
Even if you don’t have the patience for his novels, some of Stephen King’s most famous quotes remain powerfully relevant today, as these brilliant gems continue to resonate as much as when they were first written.
Here are three 200 IQ Stephen King quotes that are still relevant today, beginning with one of the finest.
3. Books are a uniquely portable magic.
This quote speaks volumes. Off the top of your head, it might sound straightforward, but as is typical with King, there’s a whole lot of truth packed into a few simple words. Books have the ability to transport us, offering an escape and a chance to step into some seriously cool places.
This essence of books lets them remain magical, no matter how much media landscapes keep evolving or changing. Maybe I’m just a book fan, but movies don’t have that same magic for me.
There’s nothing like getting lost in a book.
2. If you don’t have time to read, you don’t have the time (or the tools) to write. Simple as that.
So true. Seriously, King is one of the most insightful authors of our time, and quotes like these clearly show it
He breaks down writing to its core and explains everything paramount about good writing and how to become a great author. He understood that reading isn’t just for leisure; it’s the foundation on which good writing is built.
If you want to create stories, immersing yourself in others’ stories is literally the only way to do it. And I’m using the word literally here, literally.
1. Get busy living or get busy dying.
This one gives me chills. Here’s a quote that hits hard and deep.
It captures a basic truth about life’s urgency, and how we must choose how to live fully. King reminds us, through his words, that life’s nature requires our fullest engagement and effort.
And if you’re not giving it your all, how are you living a fulfilling life? Don’t get me wrong, King has had a good share of the world’s drug use during his days (if rumors are to be believed) but that doesn’t make him wrong.
Stephen King’s ability to capture life as it really should be seen and weave it into his stories makes him undoubtedly one of the greatest horror writers.
Did these quotes inspire you?
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