Quote by Ernest Hemingway

In those days, there was no money to buy books.

In those days, there was no money to buy books.

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker lived in a time when they did not have sufficient funds to purchase books. As a result, access to knowledge and literature was limited or nonexistent. This highlights a potential lack of educational opportunities and challenges in acquiring information during that period. The quote signifies the financial barriers that hindered individuals from obtaining books and emphasizes the importance of economic resources in accessing knowledge.

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By Ernest Hemingway

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