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Another chance Quote by Stephen King

“How many times, over how many years, had he—a grown man—asked for the mercy of another chance? He was suddenly so sick of himself, so revolted, that he could have groaned aloud.” quote by Stephen King
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“How many times, over how many years, had he—a grown man—asked for the mercy of another chance? He was suddenly so sick of himself, so revolted, that he could have groaned aloud.”

Stephen King

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger by Stephen King, 1982

A man, desperate for redemption, pleads for another chance, feeling sick of himself.

In simple terms: Desperation for redemption.

Key Takeaway

Seek forgiveness and self‑compassion.

Themes

redemption desperation self‑reflection mortality

Mood

dark intense

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal crisis
  • spiritual quest

Key Concepts

guilt second chances self‑hate

Questions to Reflect On

  • What would you ask for a second chance?
  • How does self‑revulsion hinder growth?
A Different Perspective

Redemption may not be attainable without change.

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