Context

This line comes from the poem "Alone with Everybody" by Charles Bukowski (1977).

If you need a dose of positivity or a pick me up on a bad day this poem is…not the place to look. The entire verse offers a pretty bleak view of human existence—we're born, we try to make connections with other people, we fail, and then we die. Wow. Charles Bukowski must have been real fun at parties.

Of course, there is a little bit of hope in this quote. You might be doomed to a life of isolation and meaninglessness, but, of course, we're all in the same boat together. This fate is shared by all of humanity. Everyone is lonely. Hey, at least we all have something in common besides the endless march toward death.

Where you've heard it

This quote often pops up whenever anyone is experiencing a major existential crisis and questioning the very meaning of life itself. You know—fun times!

Pretentious Factor

If you were to drop this quote at a dinner party, would you get an in-unison "awww" or would everyone roll their eyes and never invite you back? Here it is, on a scale of 1-10.

Try reciting this whole poem at your next get together to ensure never getting invited anywhere again.