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I do not aim with my hand; he who aims with his hand has…

“I do not aim with my hand; he who aims with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. I aim with my eye. I do not shoot with my hand; he who shoots with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. I shoot with my mind. I do not kill with my gun; he who kills with his gun has forgotten the…” quote by Stephen King
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“I do not aim with my hand; he who aims with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. I aim with my eye. I do not shoot with my hand; he who shoots with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. I shoot with my mind. I do not kill with my gun; he who kills with his gun has forgotten the face of his father. I kill with my heart.”

Stephen King

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The speaker contrasts physical aiming with mental intention, urging to act with heart and mind rather than force.

In simple terms: Aim with mind and heart, not just hands.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate purposeful intention.

Themes

philosophy mindfulness power

Mood

thoughtful inspirational

Type

philosophical advice

When to use this quote

  • leadership
  • conflict resolution
  • personal development

Key Concepts

aiming mental focus ethical action

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you aim with intention?
  • What does “aim with the heart” mean to you?
A Different Perspective

Physical force alone can be misguided.

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