Quote by Ernest Hemingway

The fun of talk is to explore, but much of it and all that is irresponsible should not be written. Once written you have to stand by it. You may have said it to see whether you believed it or not.

The fun of talk is to explore, but much of it and all that i

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of responsible communication. It suggests that engaging in exploratory conversation can be enjoyable, but not all discussions should be crystallized into written words. The reason being, once something is written, there is an accountability to stand by those words. It acknowledges that spoken words may be expressed to test one's beliefs; however, committing them to writing implies a commitment to the stated idea. Therefore, it urges individuals to be mindful of their words before transcribing them and highlights the consequences of expressing irresponsible or unreliable thoughts in writing.

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Honesty Conversation Writing

By Ernest Hemingway

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