Ambition Quote by Charles Bukowski

“Manny, what are you doing working in auto parts?” “Resting. My ambition is handicapped by laziness.” quote by Charles Bukowski — Download Open image

““Manny, what are you doing working in auto parts?” “Resting. My ambition is handicapped by laziness.””

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