I can never drive my car over a bridge without thinking of suicide. I can never look at a lake or an ocean without thinking of suicide.
Charles BukowskiRead
I have been treated better than I should have been---not by life in general nor by the machinery of things but by women.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The speaker acknowledges that they have received kindness and support from women, despite life's challenges.
In this quote, Charles Bukowski reflects on his personal experiences, emphasizing that while life may not always treat him kindly, the support and positive treatment he has received specifically from women has been significant and meaningful. It highlights the impact of relationships, particularly those with women, in alleviating the harsher realities of life.
Themes
RelationshipsWomenSupportKindnessLife
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about the importance of women's contributions to individual lives.
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