Quote by Ernest Hemingway

You're an expatriate. You've lost touch with the soil. You get precious. Fake European standards have ruined you. You drink yourself to death. You become obsessed by sex. You spend all your time talking, not working. You are an expatriate, see? You hang around caf?s.

You're an expatriate. You've lost touch with the soil. You g

Summary

This quote, from Ernest Hemingway's novel "The Sun Also Rises", reflects the speaker's criticism of expatriates who have disconnected from their native roots and adopted superficial European values. The quote suggests that these individuals have become self-indulgent, focusing on hedonistic pursuits like excessive drinking and sex, while neglecting productive work. Through the stereotype of spending leisure time in cafÃ©s, Hemingway emphasizes the lack of purpose and substance in their lives. Overall, the quote addresses the negative consequences of losing touch with one's true identity.

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