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Don't Try - The Philosophy of Charles Bukowski
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Charles Bukowski is an iconic writer from the 20th century known for producing some of the rawest and most honest stories and poems of recent history.
“If you're going to try, go all the
way. Otherwise, don't even start. This
could mean losing girlfriends, wives,
relatives and maybe even your mind. It
could mean not eating for three or four
days. It could mean freezing on a park
bench. It could mean jail. It could mean
derision. It could mean
mockery--isolation. Isolation is the
gift. All the others are a test of your
endurance, of how much you really want
to do it. And, you'll do it, despite
rejection and the worst odds. And it
will be better than anything else you
can imagine. If you're going to try, go
all the way. There is no other feeling
like that. You will be alone with the
gods, and the nights will flame with
fire. You will ride life straight to
perfect laughter. It's the only good
fight there is.” -
December 17, 2020
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