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.
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Love is a form of prejudice. I have too many other prejudices.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Love can be biased and selective, often influenced by personal prejudices.
In this quote, Charles Bukowski suggests that love, like many of our feelings and choices, is not pure or objective; it is tainted by our individual biases and prejudices. He humorously acknowledges that he already carries many biases, implying that love, in its essence, can be just another layer of personal preference rather than an unbiased affection.
Themes
LovePrejudiceBiasEmotionRelationships
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about the complexities of romantic relationships, you might use this quote to illustrate the subjective nature of love.
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