“Don’t Try”: Charles Bukowski’s Philosophy on Life and Art. Here’s What It Means. Bukowski Quotes May 5, 2019 May 8, 2022Charles Bukowski Video Bukowski Don't Try, Bukowski epitaph, Charles Bukowski epitaph, Don't Try 1 “Don’t try,” is on Charles Bukowski’s headstone. It probably doesn’t mean what you think. Continue reading