"Madame, all stories, if continued far enough, end in death, and he is no true-story teller who would keep that from you"
- Ernest Hemingway
About this Quote
This quote by Ernest Hemingway speaks with the inevitability of death and the importance of being sincere about it. He is suggesting that all stories, no matter how delighted or uplifting, will eventually come to an end. Death belongs of life and it is essential to be sincere about it. Hemingway is recommending that a true storyteller needs to not shy away from this truth, however rather welcome it and be sincere about it. He is recommending that a writer must not try to conceal the fact from their audience, but rather be open and truthful about it. By doing so, they can create a more meaningful and powerful story. Hemingway is highlighting the significance of being honest and open about death, and how it can be used to create a more significant story.
"Death is no more than passing from one room into another. But there's a difference for me, you know. Because in that other room I shall be able to see"
