“The ladies usually go for the biggest damn fool they can find; that is why the human race stands where it does today: we have bred the clever and lasting Casanovas, all hollow inside, like the chocolate Easter bunnies we foster upon our poor children.”
Quote by Charles Bukowski
Work
Notes of a Dirty Old Man
This book offers a candid look into the life and experiences of a mature, unapologetically single man, weaving together a tapestry of wit and wisdom from his years of bachelorhood. 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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