“Human relationships didn't work anyhow. Only the first two weeks had any zing, then the participants lost their interest. Masks dropped away and real people began to appear: cranks, imbeciles, the demented, the vengeful, sadists, killers. Modern society had created its own kind and they feasted on each other. It was a duel to the death--in a cesspool.”
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
“The best teacher is experience and not through someone's distorted point of view”
“My favorite comedy is comedy where nothing is achieved and there is no point.”
“What we learn from experience depends on the kind of philosophy we bring to experience.”
“It's better to do a dull thing with style than a dangerous thing without it.”
“If you take a flower in your hand and really look at it, it's your world for a moment.”