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and when love came to us twice and lied to us twice we…

“and when love came to us twice and lied to us twice we decided to never love again that was fair fair to us and fair to love itself. we ask for no mercy or no miracles; we are strong enough to live and to die and to kill flies, attend the boxing matches, go to the racetrack, live on luck and…” quote by Charles Bukowski
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“and when love came to us twice and lied to us twice we decided to never love again that was fair fair to us and fair to love itself. we ask for no mercy or no miracles; we are strong enough to live and to die and to kill flies, attend the boxing matches, go to the racetrack, live on luck and skill, get alone, get alone often, and if you can't sleep alone be careful of the words you speak in your sleep; and ask for no mercy no miracles; and don't forget: time is meant to be wasted, love fails and death is useless.”

Charles Bukowski

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The passage reflects a cynical view of love, fate, and existence, emphasizing nihilism and reckless living.

In simple terms: Love, fate, and life are futile.

Key Takeaway

Embrace freedom from societal expectations.

Themes

nihilism love fate existentialism rebellion

Mood

cynical defiant

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • nighttime reflection
  • personal relationships
  • risk‑taking
  • solitary activities

Key Concepts

determinism meaninglessness self‑reliance

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you find meaning in love?
  • How does embracing nihilism affect your choices?
A Different Perspective

Such fatalism can lead to isolation and self‑destructive behavior.

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