Cesare PaveseFrom someone who doesn't want to share your destiny, you should neither accept a cigarette
About This Quote
When Charles Bukowski was asked what he would do if he came across someone who didn't want to share his destiny, his answer was, "You don't smoke." The idea is that you should take no for an answer when someone is asking you to do something that you are supposed to do. It's saying that if someone doesn't want you to share your destiny, then don't even take the time to talk about it with them. Do what you have to do and let them find their own way.
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