Men Quote by Charles Bukowski
“I have two rules. One is, never trust a man who smokes a pipe. The other is, never trust a man with shiny shoes.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Rules of the Game”, Charles Bukowski, 1978
Skepticism toward appearances: pipe‑smokers and shiny‑shoe wearers are portrayed as untrustworthy.
In simple terms: Appearances can be deceiving.
Question superficial judgments.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- job interviews
- social gatherings
- online dating
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What deeper qualities should you assess?
- How do you avoid snap judgments?
Not all superficial traits indicate character.