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
nobody can save you but yourself and you’re worth saving. it’s a war not easily won but if anything is worth winning then this is it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
You are responsible for your own salvation and transformation.
This quote emphasizes personal responsibility in the journey of self-improvement and self-worth. It acknowledges the difficulties that come with this struggle but asserts that the effort is worthwhile for personal growth and fulfillment.
Themes
SelfWorthMotivationGrowthResponsibility
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech to inspire others to take charge of their lives.
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