Quote by Ernest Hemingway

The good parts of a book may be only something a writer is lucky enough to overhear or it may be the wreck of his whole d--n life and one is as good as the other.

The good parts of a book may be only something a writer is l

Summary

This quote suggests that the quality of the content in a book can vary. It implies that a writer may stumble upon exceptional ideas or insights merely by chance (overhearing something), or they may draw from personal experiences, even if they were painful or difficult (the wreck of their life). Despite the differing origins of these "good parts," the quote suggests that their value is equivalent. Ultimately, it highlights the unpredictability and profound impact that both luck and personal experiences can have on the creation of compelling literature.

By Ernest Hemingway

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