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Quote by Charles Bukowski

“Love is a fog that burns with the first daylight of reality.”

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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

“We live in the richest country in the world. There's plenty and to spare for no man, woman, or child to be in want. And in addition to this our country was founded on what should have been a great, true principle - the freedom, equality, and rights of each individual. Huh! And what has come of that start? There are corporations worth billions of dollars - and hundreds of thousands of people who don't get to eat.”

Source: The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter

“Prison is a second-by-second assault on the soul, a day-to-day degradation of the self, an oppressive steel and brick umbrella that transforms seconds into hours and hours into days.”

Soul Self Hours Prison Seconds Steel Day To Day Assault Bricks Degradation Umbrella

Book:Live from Death Row

Source: Live from Death Row

“Actually, watching television and surfing the Internet are really excellent practice for being dead.”

Practice Television Internet Excellent Surfing Watching Television Surfing The Internet

Author:Chuck Palahniuk

“I felt so lonesome I most wished I was dead. The stars were shining, and the leaves rustled in the woods ever so mournful; and I heard an owl, away off, who-whooing about somebody that was dead, and a whippowill and a dog crying about somebody that was going to die.”

Dies Stars Felt Heard Dog Cry Shining Woods Owl Lonesome

Book:Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

Source: Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

“Because we don't have much time together, I will give you as much love in a year as I could give you in a lifetime.”

Giving Years Together Lifetime Much Love Time Together

Book:The Character of Rain: A Novel

Source: The Character of Rain: A Novel

“Before I take you into the beating heart of the story, let’s get one thing out of the way. I know from experience that when it comes up later, it will distract you so much that you won’t be able to concentrate on anything else I will tell you. My name is Jubilee Dougal. Take a moment and let it sink in.”

Knows Way Heart Moments Stories Able Names One Thing Come Up Jubilee

Book:Let It Snow: Three Holiday Stories

Source: Let It Snow: Three Holiday Stories

“Well you are a piece of work aren't you?”

Wells Pieces Mockingjay Kissing Him Mockingjay Book

Book:Mockingjay (The Hunger Games, Book 3)

Source: Mockingjay (The Hunger Games, Book 3)

“Assured her I've never loved anyone except myself and have no intention of starting now.”

Intention Starting Assured Starting Now

Book:Cloud Atlas (Enhanced Movie Tie-in Edition): A Novel

Source: Cloud Atlas (Enhanced Movie Tie-in Edition): A Novel

Quote by Charles Bukowski

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