Quote by Alexander Trocchi

No doubt I shall go on writing, stumbling across tundras of unmeaning, planting words like bloody flags in my wake. Loose ends, things unrelated, shifts, nightmare journeys, cities arrived at and left, meetings, desertions, betrayals, all manner of unions, adulteries, triumphs, defeats... these are the facts.

No doubt I shall go on writing, stumbling across tundras of

Summary

In this quote, the author beautifully expresses their dedication to the act of writing. They acknowledge the inevitable challenges and uncertainties they may encounter along the way, comparing them to vast and empty tundras. Despite this, they commit to persistently and passionately exploring the realm of literature. The author describes their writing as a trail of words, marked like vivid flags of a battle. They emphasize the diverse and disconnected elements that shape their compositions, reflecting the chaotic yet fascinating nature of life itself. Through this quote, they convey their unwavering commitment to storytelling and the complete depiction of human experiences.

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By Alexander Trocchi

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