Quote by Ernest Hemingway

Eschew the monumental. Shun the Epic. All the guys who can paint great big pictures can paint great small ones.

Eschew the monumental. Shun the Epic. All the guys who can p

Summary

This quote suggests that one should avoid focusing solely on grandiose or monumental achievements or ambitions, and instead embrace the value of simplicity and attention to detail. It implies that individuals who possess the ability to create magnificent large-scale works of art are also capable of producing equally impressive smaller ones. The quote encourages people to appreciate and engage with the beauty and significance found in the smaller aspects of life, rather than solely pursuing monumental endeavors.

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Exaggeration

By Ernest Hemingway

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