Kill Quote by Charles Bukowski
““And if you decide to kill somebody, make it anybody and not somebody: some men are made of more special, precious parts: do not kill if you will a president or a King or a man behind a desk - these have heavenly longitudes enlightened attitudes. If you decide, take us who stand and smoke and glower; we are rusty with sadness and feverish with climbing broken ladders””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Tragedy of the Real” (unpublished), 1970s
The speaker urges indiscriminate killing, suggesting that all lives are equally valuable, regardless of status, and that suffering is universal.
In simple terms: All lives matter equally, no one is more special.
Key Takeaway
Recognize shared humanity, avoid dehumanizing others.
Themes
eity
violence
human value
Mood
cynical
dark
provocative
Type
ethical
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- war
- political oppression
- personal despair
- social injustice
Key Concepts
nihilism
existentialism
social critique
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to value every life equally?
- How can we address suffering without resorting to harm?
A Different Perspective
The quote glorifies violence and ignores moral responsibility.
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