Authors Quote by Charles Bukowski
““I walked around the library looking for books. I pulled them off the shelves, one by one. But they were all tricks. They were very dull. There were pages and pages of words that didn't say anything. Or if they did say something they took too long to say it and by the time they said it you already were too tired to have it matter at all. I tried book after book. Surely, out of all those books, there was one.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Post Office by Charles Bukowski, 1971
The narrator searches for meaningful literature but finds most books empty, tedious, and exhausting, yet still hopes for a single transformative work.
In simple terms: Books feel empty, yet hope persists for a true one.
Key Takeaway
Keep seeking depth despite disappointment.
Themes
search
disillusionment
hope
literature
Mood
frustrated
hopeful
Type
reflective
philosophical
When to use this quote
- reading
- college library
- personal growth
- creative inspiration
Key Concepts
existentialism
nihilism
search for meaning
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a book truly meaningful?
- How do you stay motivated when faced with dullness?
A Different Perspective
The quest may lead to endless frustration without clear direction.
