Quote by Ernest Hemingway

A beautiful vacuum filled with wealthy monogamists, all powerful and members of the best families all drinking themselves to death.

A beautiful vacuum filled with wealthy monogamists, all powe

Summary

This quote satirically describes the superficiality and decadence of a particular social elite. The "beautiful vacuum" refers to a luxurious but empty environment inhabited by wealthy individuals who adhere to monogamy. The mention of power and prestigious family backgrounds emphasizes their privileged status. However, their excessive indulgence, symbolized by "drinking themselves to death," highlights the hollowness and self-destructiveness of their pursuits, suggesting that beneath the surface, their lives lack true fulfillment and meaning.

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By Ernest Hemingway

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