“beware the average man the average woman beware their love, their love is average seeks average but there is genius in their hatred there is enough genius in their hatred to kill you to kill anybody not wanting solitude not understanding solitude they will attempt to destroy anything that differs from their own not being able to create art they will not understand art they will consider their failure as creators only as a failure of the world”
Quote by Charles Bukowski
Work
The Pleasures of the Damned: Selected Poems 1951-1993
This book is a compilation of poetry showcasing the author's work from 1951 to 1993, offering a glimpse into their evolving artistic expression and thematic concerns throughout their career. more
Author
Charles Bukowski
Charles Bukowski, born on August 16, 1920, was an influential American poet. Known for his unique style and profound depiction of the lives of the underclass in America, he is considered one of the representatives of the Beat Generation. more
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