Century Quote by Charles Bukowski
“I held her wrists and then I got it through the eyes: hatred, centuries deep and true. I was wrong and graceless and sick. all the things I had learned had been wasted. there was no creature living as foul as I and all my poems were false.”
About This Quote
The narrator confronts deep-seated hatred and self‑disgust, realizing past lessons were wasted and feeling profound moral failure.
In simple terms: Hatred corrupts self and purpose.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge and release inner hatred.
Themes
hatred
self‑disgust
regret
poetry
morality
Mood
somber
introspective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal introspection
- creative expression
- moral reckoning
- emotional healing
Key Concepts
psychology
literature
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- What fuels your inner hatred?
- How can you transform regret into growth?
A Different Perspective
Self‑condemnation can hinder growth.
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