Famous quote by Ernest Hemingway

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The only thing that could spoil a day was people. People were always the limiters of happiness except for the very few t
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"The only thing that could spoil a day was people. People were always the limiters of happiness except for the very few that were as good as spring itself"

- Ernest Hemingway

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This quote by Ernest Hemingway talks to the concept that people can be a resource of heartache. He suggests that individuals are the limiters of joy, and that only a few people are just as good as spring itself. This implies that the majority of people are not just as good as spring, which they can be a resource of unhappiness. This quote recommends that people can be a source of negative thoughts, and that it is essential to be conscious of the people we surround ourselves with. It is very important to be knowledgeable about the people we select to spend our time with, as they can have a considerable impact on our total joy. It is important to be mindful of the people we pick to invest our time with, as well as to ensure that they are positive influences in our lives.

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Ernest Hemingway This quote is written / told by Ernest Hemingway between July 21, 1899 and July 2, 1961. He was a famous Novelist from USA. The author also have 74 other quotes.

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