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“The human race had always disgusted me. essentially, what made them disgusting was the family-relationship illness, which included marriage, exchange of power and aid, which neighborhood, your district, your city, your county, your state, your nation-everybody grabbing each other's assholes in the Honeycomb of survival out of a fear-animalistic stupidity.”

Quote by Charles Bukowski

Book:Tales of Ordinary Madness

Work

Tales of Ordinary Madness

This book delves into the lives of individuals facing various forms of madness, both mental and existential, offering a poignant look at the human condition. 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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