Children Quote by Stephen King
““So drive away quick, drive away while the last of the light slips away, drive away from Derry, from memory...but not from desire. That stays, the bright cameo of all we were and all we believed as children, all that shone in our eyes even when we were lost and the wind blew in the night. Drive away and try to keep smiling. Get a little rock and roll on the radio and go toward all the life there is with all the courage you can find and all the belief you can muster. Be true, be brave, stand. All the rest is darkness.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Dark Tower series, 2003
Even as light fades, desire persists, urging courage and belief despite darkness; keep moving forward with hope.
In simple terms: Desire endures beyond darkness, urging courage and hope.
Key Takeaway
Hold onto desire and courage in dark times.
Themes
hope
courage
desire
light
darkness
resilience
Mood
determined
hopeful
melancholic
Type
motivational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal loss
- nighttime journeys
- creative pursuits
- emotional healing
Key Concepts
existentialism
human spirit
narrative drive
Questions to Reflect On
- What inner desires sustain you in hardship?
- How do you balance hope with realistic expectations?
A Different Perspective
Desire may be idealized, ignoring practical limits.
