I can never drive my car over a bridge without thinking of suicide. I can never look at a lake or an ocean without thinking of suicide.
Charles BukowskiRead
I want to let her know though that all the nights sleeping beside her even the useless arguments were things ever splendid and the hard words I ever feared to say can now be said: I love you.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses deep affection and the beauty of vulnerability in a relationship.
In this quote, Charles Bukowski reflects on the tenderness and complexity of love. He emphasizes that even the challenging moments, such as arguments and unspoken fears, contribute to the richness of sharing life with someone special. The culmination of these experiences leads him to a profound declaration of love, highlighting that true intimacy includes both joy and struggle.
Themes
LoveIntimacyRelationshipsVulnerabilityArguments
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a wedding speech to highlight the beauty of love's journey.
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