Top 10 most inspiring quotes by Charles Bukowski
- Sometimes you climb out of bed in the morning and you think, I’m not going to make it, but you laugh inside — remembering all the times you’ve felt that way.
- We’re all going to die, all of us, what a circus! That alone should make us love each other but it doesn’t. We are terrorized and flattened by trivialities, we are eaten up by nothing.
- The problem with the world is that the intelligent people are full of doubts, while the stupid ones are full of confidence.
- An intellectual says a simple thing in a hard way. An artist says a hard thing in a simple way.
- I loved you like a man loves a woman he never touches, only writes to, keeps little photographs of.
- Boring damned people. All over the earth. Propagating more boring damned people. What a horror show. The earth swarmed with them.
- The free soul is rare, but you know it when you see it – basically because you feel good, very good, when you are near or with them.
- Those who escape hell however never talk about it and nothing much bothers them after that.
- There’s a bluebird in my heart that wants to get out but I’m too tough for him, I say, stay in there, I’m not going to let anybody see you.
- People with no morals often considered themselves more free, but mostly they lacked the ability to feel or love.
Charles Bukowski (1920-1994) was a prolific American writer known for his gritty and raw portrayal of life, often exploring themes of alcoholism, poverty, and the human condition. Born in Andernach, Germany, he moved to Los Angeles with his family as a child.
Bukowski’s early life was marked by poverty and a tumultuous family environment. He worked various odd jobs and struggled with alcoholism throughout his life, experiences that would heavily influence his writing. His work is characterized by its straightforward and unapologetic style, often drawing from his own experiences in the low-rent neighborhoods of Los Angeles.
In 1960, Bukowski began publishing poetry and short stories, gaining a reputation as a counterculture literary figure. His works, including “Post Office” (1971) and “Factotum” (1975), were autobiographical in nature, chronicling his struggles as a low-paid postal worker and his turbulent personal relationships.
Bukowski’s writing resonated with many readers for its honesty and exploration of the seedy underbelly of urban life. He published numerous novels, poetry collections, and essays throughout his career, earning a dedicated following. Despite his unconventional and often controversial lifestyle, Bukowski’s work has left a lasting impact on modern literature and continues to be celebrated for its unfiltered depiction of the human experience.
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