Quote by Ernest Hemingway

There are some things which cannot be learned quickly, and time, which is all we have, must be paid heavily for their acquiring. They are the very simplest things and because it takes a man's life to know them the little new that each man gets from life is very costly in the only heritage he has to leave.

There are some things which cannot be learned quickly, and t

Summary

This quote suggests that some valuable things in life cannot be achieved or acquired easily. Time is the currency we must pay in order to obtain these things. The quote emphasizes that these valuable things are actually the simplest, most essential aspects of life. It takes a lifetime for individuals to truly understand and appreciate them. Consequently, the limited knowledge that each person gains from their experiences becomes precious and expensive, serving as the only legacy one can leave behind.

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