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Evil Quote by Stephen King

“It’s not supposed to end this way. Whatever else Roland and his ka-tet knows, that’s one thing that they ken for sure. This business ain’t supposed to end, and end bloody, at the base of some godforsaken pile of rock called Jericho Hill. Because John Farson is evil, and they’re good, and good may…” quote by Stephen King
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““It’s not supposed to end this way. Whatever else Roland and his ka-tet knows, that’s one thing that they ken for sure. This business ain’t supposed to end, and end bloody, at the base of some godforsaken pile of rock called Jericho Hill. Because John Farson is evil, and they’re good, and good may have its setbacks and bumps along the road, but when the final bell gongs, only good is left to hear its peals. They know that. They just…they know it. This ain’t how it’s gonna end. ‘Cept, deep down…they know it is.””

Stephen King

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger, 1982

Good faces inevitable setbacks, but belief in eventual triumph sustains them.

In simple terms: Hope persists despite hardships.

Key Takeaway

Hold onto hope in adversity.

Themes

hope perseverance good vs evil

Mood

reflective tense

Type

literary inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal crises
  • social movements
  • war zones
  • family struggles

Key Concepts

narrative destiny faith

Questions to Reflect On

  • What evidence do you need to maintain hope?
  • When does hope become harmful?
A Different Perspective

Hope may blind to realistic risks and lead to denial.

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