Quote by Charles Bukowski on Intelligence and Confidence

Charles Bukowski was an American poet, novelist, and columnist known for his raw, direct, and often cynical writings about the life of the everyday man.

Charles Bukowski offers a skeptical reflection on human intelligence and confidence in a social context.

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Charles Bukowski (1920–1994) was an American poet, novelist, and columnist of German descent. He became famous for his direct language and blunt portrayal of the lives of amateurs, alcoholics, and outsiders in the United States. Bukowski's style is marked by minimalism, dark humor, and a critical stance towards society and work.

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