Famous quote by Ernest Hemingway

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The good parts of a book may be only something a writer is lucky enough to overhear or it may be the wreck of his whole
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"The good parts of a book may be only something a writer is lucky enough to overhear or it may be the wreck of his whole damn life and one is as good as the other"

- Ernest Hemingway

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This quote by Ernest Hemingway speaks to the idea that the best parts of a book can originate from either a minute of luck or a minute of catastrophe. Hemingway suggests that both of these minutes can be equally valuable in developing a terrific book. He suggests that the best parts of a book can originate from a minute of happiness or a minute of misery. This quote speaks to the idea that an author must not be discouraged by hard moments in life, as these moments can be simply as important as the minutes of pleasure. Hemingway suggests that a writer needs to welcome both the great and the bad, as both can be used to produce something fantastic. This quote encourages authors to utilize their experiences, both excellent and bad, to create something meaningful.

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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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