'It was better for me when I could imagine greatness in others, even if it wasn't always there.' - Charles Bukowski

'I took no pride in my solitude; but I was dependent on it. The darkness of the room was like sunlight to me.' - Charles Bukowski

I was waiting for
something extraordinary to
happen
but as the years wasted on
nothing ever did unless I
caused it - Charles Bukowski

Whiskey

“Beware Those Who Seek Constant Crowds; They Are Nothing Alone' - Charles Bukowski

'beautiful thoughts, and beautiful women never last' - Charles Bukowski

You have to die a few times before you can really live.

the difference between Art and Life is that Art is more bearable.

The problem with the world is that the intelligent people are full of doubts, while the stupid ones are full of confidence

Some days it was better to stay in bed with the covers pulled up.

'always fighting
with all your
heart and soul
so as not
to fail at
living.' Charles Bukowski

There is nothing sweeter to me than closing the door on the world, having the walls again.

Some people like what you do, some people hate what you do, but most people simply don’t give a damn

There are worse things than being alone.

my beerdrunk soul is sadder than all the dead christmas trees of the world.

yes, it's the dream that keeps you going then and now. - Charles Bukowski

I want to
let her know
though
that all the nights
sleeping
beside her
even the useless
arguments
were things
ever splendid - Bukowski

Your life is your life, don't let it be clubbed into dank submission. - Charles Bukowski