Quote by Ernest Hemingway

In the fall the war was always there but we did not go to it any more.

In the fall the war was always there but we did not go to it

Summary

This quote represents a shift in perspective regarding war. It suggests that while war continued to exist during autumn, the speaker's involvement or participation in it had ceased. It indicates a distancing from the conflict, possibly due to personal choices or societal circumstances, reflecting a growing detachment from the war as time passed. It can be interpreted as a reflection on the changes in priorities or attitudes towards war as it becomes less immediate and relevant in the speaker's life.

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By Ernest Hemingway

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