I'm not making an enemy; I'm keepin' one.
In Stephen King's novel "Dolores Claiborne," the protagonist captures a complex relationship with conflict and opposition. The quote, "I'm not making an enemy; I'm keepin' one," reflects a mindset of maintaining boundaries and asserting one's position against those who threaten or challenge one's values. It signals a deliberate choice to acknowledge adversarial forces rather than attempting to appease or eliminate them.
This perspective reveals a deeper psychological strategy where the recognition...