Quote by Chuck Palahniuk

Since change is constant, you wonder if people crave death because it's the only way they can get anything really finished.

Since change is constant, you wonder if people crave death b

Summary

This quote reflects on the human nature of seeking permanence and closure in a constantly changing world. It suggests that individuals may yearn for death as a means to escape the inherent unfinished state of existence. The quote implies that death, unlike life, provides a definitive ending, allowing people to finally complete tasks, resolve their struggles, and achieve a sense of culmination. It provokes contemplation on the desire for closure and the role of mortality in fulfilling this longing for completion.

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Change

By Chuck Palahniuk

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