Art Quote by Charles Bukowski
““Style is the answer to everything. A fresh way to approach a dull or dangerous thing To do a dull thing with style is preferable to doing a dangerous thing without it To do a dangerous thing with style is what I call art Bullfighting can be an art Boxing can be an art Loving can be an art Opening a can of sardines can be an art Not many have style Not many can keep style I have seen dogs with more style than men, although not many dogs have style. Cats have it with abundance. When Hemingway put his brains to the wall with a shotgun, that was style. Or sometimes people give you style Joan of Arc had style John the Baptist Jesus Socrates Caesar García Lorca. I have met men in jail with style. I have met more men in jail with style than men out of jail. Style is the difference, a way of doing, a way of being done. Six herons standing quietly in a pool of water, or you, naked, walking out of the bathroom without seeing me.””
About This Quote
The passage declares style as the ultimate solution, elevating mundane or dangerous acts to art through distinctive flair, and cites numerous examples across life.
In simple terms: Style turns everyday acts into art.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate personal style.
Themes
art
style
creativity
Mood
artistic
provocative
Type
philosophical
creative
When to use this quote
- performance
- daily routines
- creative work
Key Concepts
aesthetic
self‑expression
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines genuine style?
- How does style influence perception?
A Different Perspective
Style without substance can be superficial.
