Charles Bukowski- Money is Magic

[@reggiislab]

You can feel the pain in his voice, when you aint got shit, money is everything. It only becomes a problem when you have enough and keep trying to fill an unfillable void.

[@laaaliiiluuu]

Money is valueless in itself but it's convenient so it's an illusion we all agree on because it makes trade much simpler. Well, if there weren't central banks who create money out of thin air because the owners of the system don't want to work themselves but that's a story on its own...

[@rusalkin]

there was always money in one way or another, sometimes they even call it power @@laaaliiiluuu

[@Ryan-xq3kl]

lmao yall have it all wrong money literally makes the world go round

[@rihhard1072]

Who said it didn't

[@samricher]

@@laaaliiiluuu money is an illusion and one must devote his life to master the making money (illusion) skill. Funny but true

[@nanny287]

The only people who think money doesn’t matter in this society have never been without it or are delusional. Bukowski is a realist.

[@GreenEnvy.]

True. But many people think money is more important than their free time. And that is not true.

[@LilAligator]

Money is an illusion

[@nanny287]

@@LilAligator Not when you’re buying food at the grocery store. They do not accept “illusions” as payment, unfortunately.

[@nanny287]

@@LilAligator It’s not an illusion when you need it to go to the grocery store and buy food. They do not accept illusions as legal tender.

[@marcusjackman1487]

Money matters only because we've been enslaved to a system by those who print it and without it were forced to starve and die. But that's only cause the same ones who invented the system invented property rights and won't allow someone to settle their own little plot of land and work said land without.....MONEY

[@Sprite_525]

He’s talking about being broke more than being rich. Some of the commenters think Bukowski is praising careerism, but he’s just saying “I never want to go back to that pain,” not necessarily to become a CEO of a cigarette company etc

[@therespectedlex9794]

He said he loves money. He sounds very monetarist, or as if it is his job to praise monetarism.

[@rolandnelson6722]

People can’t fathom the middle they lurch from extreme to extreme. You can impale yourself on the left side of the playing field, or you can impale yourself on the right side of the playing field. Or you can play in the field. Most choose to impale themselves. Or perhaps the 99% of non-commentators and playing in the field.

[@rolandnelson6722]

@@therespectedlex9794you didn’t understand what he meant. Although you do need to know his background to know the context.

[@therespectedlex9794]

@@rolandnelson6722 Don't patronise me.

[@BowlerTheHatGuy]

Everyone wants to have (enough) money, but only some are willing to work hard (enough) to get it

[@little.bear344]

_"Money is like blood: it gives life if it flows. Money is like the Christ: it blesses you if you share it. Money is like the Buddha: if you don't work, you don't gain it. Money enlightens those who use it to open the flower of the world, and it damns those who glorify it; confounding riches with the soul."_ -Alejandro Jodorowsky, _The Dance of Reality_

[@G.S.Goldenberg]

Brilliant quote.

[@a.s.v4261]

Alejandro ha sido siempre un charlatán, un sofista que te afirmará y te negará siempre brillantemente según la ocasión, según la conveniencia y siempre en beneficio propio.✨✨✨✨✨

[@ALushPair]

Jews

[@johnbrowne2145]

Well said!

[@therespectedlex9794]

@@ALushPair Pollacks

[@astickofbutter5863]

"but I found out that most of the bums wanted to be rich too. They had just failed at that" - Bukowski.

[@TatTvamAsiSwetaketu-nz4ey]

Nobody will love or respect you if you don't have enough money, not even people who you think are close to you.

[@adamant5906]

Nobody knows you when you're down and out.

[@dimitristripakis7364]

It's true up to a point, on the other hand you can have a great time and life without much money. E.g. a guitar costs $100 but can give you years of quality time (if you know how to play it)

[@ox_police]

he is the best

[@comment15]

There's a big difference between understanding why we need money because of the way our society is structured, and in making money the only thing you ever strive for. It's the difference between eating and not eating. We can't fundamentally change society even though it's extremely imbalanced and benefits the already wealthy.

[@brocklandersx87]

I feel you bro, been there, though very less, but got this revelation.

[@jackbauer3104]

That’s why people crave so much for money, not because they need it, but because fear.

[@anirudhdwivedi6673]

"I hope I never miss a meal again," that... that right there. Sad.

[@katielowen]

Money truly is magic.🍑💯

[@luka4044]

Money is the most important thing ...

[@ExtoSee]

My world is God, family and money. I work so money isn’t a factor. I’ve been a rich man and I’ve been a homeless man. I’ll take rich every time. Took that from the Wolf

[@alreadybanned-pe6se]

We need Jesus

[@adamhonan7744]

Always hated the money system and always will

[@davidm9618]

It appears you're not too fond of grammar either.

[@Neohedra]

@@davidm9618He forget the subject, (himself) wow lmao are you that in love with money?

[@davidm9618]

@@Neohedra "He forget the money..." Obviously, you're not the one to defend him. When did I say or intimate (that means "hint at") I love money?

[@adamhonan7744]

@Omnician Just let him fly whatever kite he likes lol

[@shivanshpachauri2855]

i love you man

[@LBJTV]

thanks man

[@marek9081]

Yep, money is magic

[@EatingMcDonald_burger]

Its definitely better to have money in the bank (more than needed)

[@lowellcalavera6045]

"Always think it's funny, gets me every time, the one about 'happiness & money'. Tell it to the bread line".

[@richardmurphy9006]

Brother been there picked up the dog ends nothing is as all consuming as the Hunger

[@hossainshariarchowdhury]

Yeah need money to accomplish everything in reality.

[@decadentanciennebourgeoisie]

Thats a bit sad tbqh

[@BlublonikGaming]

Truths sometimes hurt :(@@decadentanciennebourgeoisie

[@Neohedra]

@@BlublonikGamingTruth? Or a good lie

[@WhateverBlogs]

All the money runs through me

[@alexperez6919]

I dont understand why people listen to his drunk depressed rambling and say hes a genius

[@kezmenflowers8691]

He reminds me of the 70s adult film star John Holmes.

[@d_no_allyn_86]

Lmao nice. Well said. I think I needed this.

[@rolandnelson6722]

He wasn’t poor because he didn’t work. He was poor, to the point of missing meals, because he didn’t get paid. That’s debilitating. There’s no working your way out of that.

[@splabbity]

Fancy that!

[@_Epictetus_]

Government created money isn't money, it's currency🤦

[@sandeeptiwari5189]

Even if you have money, chances are you'll use it for the best your mind can think about yourself but that too depends upon how you think about your world, it doesn't mean anything to have money if you don't have any idea how to spend it, better be broke and knowledgeable than rich and illiterate.

[@baldfox2355]

He was a man that spoke truth

[@شمسالتبريزي-د2ف]

I prefer to die than being broke,it is such a humiliation,unfortunately my religious beliefs and the ones I love,prevent me from suicide,but I don't know for how long.Money with good health is the cornerstone of happiness.

[@pikiwiki]

he's right

[@Michael_talks_]

Rest in peace Mr. Bukowski

[@marcusjackman1487]

Dont confuse the food for the menu

[@williamjc7195]

me too.

[@Anitajonse]

Despite all the financial struggles i and my family faced, everything is finally falling into place! $47,000 weekly profit and riches I'll always praise the Lord

[@MaryElizabethAvella-qd6cm]

Same here, with my current portfolio made from my investments with my personal financial advisor I totally agree with you

[@yomiseno]

Di na ako babalik jan masaya na ako ngayon para nga ako nakahinga ng malalim nung umalis ako e

[@emanuelserrano9832]

Money canot save you my friend

[@oceanoflaughandjoy4440]

From what? my friend. Because basically money can save YOU from things, even your current problems dissolves away in the presence of enough money.

[@thethe5355]

@@oceanoflaughandjoy4440A materialistic life is not one to be desired. Would you sell your family, friendships and dignity for money?

[@davidm9618]

Correct. Too late. He's dead.

[@oceanoflaughandjoy4440]

@@thethe5355 The only thing I sell is my skills, and that "selling" brings me a desirable materialstic life which could be a very good help to my family, friends, over all to my relationships. so yeah money can play the role of a saviour in this materialstic world. And last i checked their is nothing undignified about providing for people you love.

[@oceanoflaughandjoy4440]

​​​@@thethe5355The only thing I sell is my skills, and that "selling" brings me desirable materialstic life which could be a very good help for my family, my friends, over all my relationships. So money can play the role of a saviour on this materialstic world. And last I checked their is nothing undegnified about providing for the people you love.

[@dorianphilotheates3769]

Diogenes The Dog didn’t share Bukowski’s views on the subject...🐕

[@JohnMoser1]

Politicians and mayors and judges and lawyers etc etc etc, they really love magic 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂Lol 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🎉😂lol😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Qqjjiijjpp]

Money is just a database to sllpcate work and resources

[@rolandnelson6722]

Incorrect. In the Rory you are correct. Bukowski did work, he didn’t et paid. That’s debilitating. He could not work his way out of it.

[@iammichaeldavis]

Chuck are you gonna hit that thing or what bud

[@5hadœwbånnedbyyou]

Coach was lost in the translation of driving home his point. Forgive him.

[@bigol9223]

my spells dont work

[@katastrafika5253]

My money was definitely magic I made it disappear Kapoof

[@ritaamor283]

Haha❤

[@notme5249]

Trivial. Populistic. Bombastic. I never understand why people call this drunk smoking man poet. Is just selfafirmative ego fake deepnest of human naturę. .

[@Optim40]

It shouldn't be like that though. Money should just be for the things you want but don't need. You shouldn't need money for food and shelter. It's unethical to take advantage of basic human needs.

[@duewhit310]

I cant believe i just heard Bukowski say that shit

[@therationalfemale02]

He isn't wrong though.

[@tekken9476]

❤

[@jackiechan8840]

Good quote. Guy was a total and utter bum though lol

[@speedking7224]

Money is necessary, no one wants to be hungry, but we cant never let it or other material posessions corrupt us.....

[@bsnf-5]

everybody here because Charles said that. If it was said by a random hobo bum, no one would give a slightest f***

[@langelle1]

Barfly

[@amanixxx0795]

He just prayed to the money... everyone's biggest flaw...

[@therespectedlex9794]

Quite charming, but not surprising that alcoholic and money grubber, or wealth idoliser, go together. It's all the schmuck things, right?

[@bosesebi6685]

Dude was simply too stufid to find food.

[@khumisho]

😂

[@Oiuytkjhgfmnbvc]

The pseudo-poets would say otherwise

[@stevengallant6363]

None of them starved

[@yomiseno]

Umalis k na dito wsla ako pake tskaa diba nagtatrabaho ka at nagaadik, umalis ka na dito.

[@davidm9618]

Ah, OK.

[@Teabonesteak]

Bukowski SUCKS!!

[@BowlerTheHatGuy]

Nothing profound in his message. In the capitalist system everyone has been broke at least once. Today Rich, tomorrow poor, but also vice versa. Everyone wants (enough) money, but is everyone willing to work hard (enough) to get it?

[@revilooliver486]

thats your philosopher? 💩