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Crush Quote by Elaine Dundy

“I had no technique for dealing with him: only an overpowering, unnerving, irrational, chemical desire to be with him.” quote by Elaine Dundy
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““I had no technique for dealing with him: only an overpowering, unnerving, irrational, chemical desire to be with him.””

Elaine Dundy

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Royal Romance of a King by Elaine Dundy, 1957

A character feels an irrational, overwhelming attraction that defies rational explanation.

In simple terms: Irrational attraction dominates.

Key Takeaway

Accept that desire may be irrational.

Themes

desire irrationality love passion

Mood

conflicted intense

Type

emotional literary

When to use this quote

  • romantic relationships
  • unrequited love
  • self‑reflection

Key Concepts

psychology chemical attraction unconscious drive

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does this attraction reveal about your needs?
  • How can you balance feeling with reason?
A Different Perspective

Desire may blind judgment or lead to harmful choices.

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