Quote by Ernest Hemingway

Decadence is a difficult word to use since it has become little more than a term of abuse applied by critics to anything they do not yet understand or which seems to differ from their moral concepts.

Decadence is a difficult word to use since it has become lit

Summary

This quote expresses the challenges of using the term "decadence" as it has been reduced to a derogatory label by critics who lack understanding or have different moral perspectives. Often, it is employed to dismiss or criticize ideas or behavior that deviate from conventional norms. The quote suggests that the true meaning and value of decadence may be overlooked in the face of narrow-minded judgment and intolerance.

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By Ernest Hemingway

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