Quote by Chuck Palahniuk

I'm always trying to reach a transcendent point, a romantic point, but reach it in a really unconventional way, a really profane way. To get to that romantic, touching, heartbreaking place, but through a lot of acts of profanity.

I'm always trying to reach a transcendent point, a romantic

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker has a rebellious and unconventional approach to expressing emotions. They strive to reach a deep and sentimental state, often associated with romance, but they prefer to achieve it through unconventional means and provocative language. It implies that they believe touching and heartbreaking moments can be best conveyed by defying societal norms and utilizing acts of profanity. Ultimately, this quote highlights the speaker's desire to evoke powerful emotions through a juxtaposition of the sentimental and the profane.

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Romantic

By Chuck Palahniuk

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