Quote by Ernest Hemingway
The fish is my friend too...I have never seen or heard of such a fish. But I must kill him. I am glad we do not have to try to kill the stars. Imagine if each day a man must try to kill the moon, he thought. The moon runs away. But imagine if a man each day should have to try to kill the sun? We were born lucky; he thought
Summary
This quote reflects on the absurdity of human nature and the contrast between our tendencies towards destruction and the immensity of the natural world. The protagonist expresses a contradictory sentiment, acknowledging the beauty and uniqueness of a fish but still feeling compelled to kill it. The comparison to the stars, moon, and sun highlights the inevitability of our fortune in not needing to destroy such magnificent entities. Ultimately, the quote provokes contemplation on the irrationality of our actions and the privileged position we hold in the universe.
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