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“The girls looked good from a distance, the sun shining through their dresses, their hair. But get up close and listen to their minds running out of their mouths, you felt like digging in under a hill and hiding out with a tommy-gun” quote by Charles Bukowski
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“The girls looked good from a distance, the sun shining through their dresses, their hair. But get up close and listen to their minds running out of their mouths, you felt like digging in under a hill and hiding out with a tommy-gun”

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.

Superficial beauty masks inner turmoil; close listening reveals chaotic thoughts.

In simple terms: Looks good but minds are messy.

Key Takeaway

Listen deeper, not just look.

Themes

appearance mind illusion conflict

Mood

cynical reflective

Type

observational critical

When to use this quote

  • dating
  • first impressions
  • mental health
  • social interaction

Key Concepts

psychology perception social critique

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you judge people by looks?
  • What hidden thoughts might you miss?
A Different Perspective

Superficial judgments can overlook deeper issues.

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