Believe in god Quote by Charles Bukowski
““There would never be a way for me to live comfortably with people. Maybe I'd become a monk. I'd pretend to believe in God and live in a cubicle, play an organ and stay drunk on wine. Nobody would fuck with me. I could go into a cell for months of meditation where I wouldn't have to look at anybody and they could just send in the wine.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Post Office by Charles Bukowski, 1971
He feels isolated from society, imagining a solitary life of meditation and wine to avoid conflict.
In simple terms: He wants isolation and simple comforts.
Key Takeaway
Seek connection rather than escape.
Themes
isolation
alienation
spirituality
addiction
workplace
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
personal
confessional
When to use this quote
- solo living
- monastic retreat
- office life
- addiction recovery
Key Concepts
existentialism
coping mechanisms
self‑destruction
Questions to Reflect On
- What does he truly fear about people?
- Can solitude be healthy?
A Different Perspective
Such isolation can worsen mental health and social skills.
