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
Style is the answer to everything. A fresh way to approach a dull or dangerous thing
Interpretation
What this quote means
Style enhances everything we do, bringing creativity to mundane tasks.
In this quote, Charles Bukowski emphasizes the importance of style in transforming everyday experiences, whether they be boring or challenging. He suggests that adopting a unique or refreshing way of doing things can significantly elevate our approach to life, making even the most tedious tasks engaging and meaningful.
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StyleCreativityApproachArtExpression
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about embracing creativity in work, I might say, 'As Bukowski said, style is the answer to everything.'
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