Chance meeting Quote by Charles Bukowski
““Love is a form of prejudice. You love what you need, you love what makes you feel good, you love what is convenient. How can you say you love one person when there are ten thousand people in the world that you would love more if you ever met them? But you'll never meet them. All right, so we do the best we can. Granted. But we must still realize that love is just the result of a chance encounter. Most people make too much of it. On these grounds a good fuck is not to be entirely scorned. But that's the result of a chance meeting too. You're damned right. Drink up. We'll have another.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Women, Charles Bukowski, 1978
Love is portrayed as a biased, fleeting feeling based on personal need and chance, suggesting it’s often overvalued.
In simple terms: Love is biased and happens by chance.
Key Takeaway
Recognize love’s limits and stay realistic.
Themes
love
prejudice
chance
realism
Mood
cynical
introspective
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- relationships
- sexual encounters
- personal philosophy
Key Concepts
subjectivity
human desire
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you think love can be truly unconditional?
- How do you balance desire with realistic expectations?
A Different Perspective
Love can be fleeting and unreliable, leading to disappointment.
