Ground Cursed Quote by Stephen King
““Let this ground be seeded with salt, so that no stalk of corn, or stalk of wheat shall ever grow. Cursed be the children of this ground, and cursed be their loins. Also cursed be their hams and hocks. Hail Marry full of grace, let us blow this goddamn place.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Stand, Stephen King, 1978
A curse is placed on a land, invoking divine retribution and chaos.
In simple terms: A cursed place prevents growth and brings suffering.
Key Takeaway
Beware of destructive vows that harm future generations.
Themes
curses
destruction
religion
revenge
apocalypse
Mood
dark
foreboding
Type
fiction
mythic
When to use this quote
- Land disputes
- ritual curses
- family feuds
- environmental ruin
Key Concepts
Mythology
rituals
poisoning
apocalyptic prophecy
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the curse represent in societal terms?
- How can communities heal after collective trauma?
A Different Perspective
May be misinterpreted as literal rather than symbolic.
