Assholes Quote by Charles Bukowski
“The problem was you had to keep choosing between one evil or another, and no matter what you chose, they sliced a little more off you, until there was nothing left. At the age of 25 most people were finished. A whole goddamned nation of assholes driving automobiles, eating, having babies, doing everything in the worst way possible, like voting for the presidential candidate who reminded them most of themselves.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Post Office by Charles Bukowski, 1971
Life can feel like a series of bad choices that erode you, leading to emptiness and disillusionment with society.
In simple terms: Bad choices wear you down and leave you empty.
Key Takeaway
Recognize patterns and seek healthier alternatives.
Themes
disillusionment
choice
societal decay
existential fatigue
Mood
cynical
somber
reflective
Type
critical
philosophical
social commentary
When to use this quote
- career stagnation
- political cynicism
- personal relationships
- everyday frustrations
Key Concepts
nihilism
self‑destruction
social critique
Questions to Reflect On
- What choices today you making that empower you?
- How can you break cycles of destructive decision‑making?
A Different Perspective
The quote may overgeneralize and ignore individual agency and positive change.
