Generally, a writer of force is anywhere from 20 years to 200 years ahead of his generation. Charles Bukowski aheadforcegenerally Change image and share on social
Genius might be the ability to say a profound thing in a simple way. Charles Bukowski abilitygeniusprofound Change image and share on social
Censorship is the tool of those who have the need to hide actualities from themselves and from others. Their fear is only their inability to face what is real, and I can't vent any anger against them; I only feel this appalling sadness. Somewhere in their upbringing, they were shielded against the total facts of our existence. Charles Bukowski actualityangerappall share on social
There are women who can make you feel more with their bodies and their souls, but these are the exact women who will turn the knife into you right in front of the crowd. Of course, I expect this, but the knife still cuts. Charles Bukowski bodycrowdcut share on social
I have not worked out my poems with a careful will, falling rather on haphazard and blind formulation of wordage, a more flowing concept, in a hope for a more new and lively path. I do personalize at times, but this only for the grace and elan of the dance. Charles Bukowski blindcarefulconcept share on social
A cat is only itself, representative of the strong forces of life that won't let go. Charles Bukowski catforcelife Change image and share on social
You can do without a woman but not a typewriter. Charles Bukowski typewriterwoman Change image and share on social
The male, for all his bravado and exploration, is the loyal one, the one who generally feels love. The female is skilled at betrayal and torture and damnation. Charles Bukowski betrayalbravadodamnation Change image and share on social
The female loves to play man against man. And if she is in a position to do it, there is not one who will resist. Charles Bukowski femaleloveman Change image and share on social
Between the ages of fifteen and twenty-four, I must have read a whole library. Charles Bukowski agefifteenlibrary Change image and share on social