Quote by Ernest Hemingway

The great thing is to last and get your work done and see and hear and learn and understand; and write when there is something that you know; and not before; and not too damned much after. Let those who want to save the world if you can get to see it clear and as a whole. Then any part you make will represent the whole if it's made truly. The thing to do is work and learn to make it.

The great thing is to last and get your work done and see an

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of perseverance, observation, and understanding in one's work. It emphasizes the need to gain knowledge and experience before attempting to write or create something. It encourages focusing on one's own tasks and avoiding excessive speculation or excessive efforts to change the world. Instead, it suggests that by gaining clarity and understanding, any contribution made to the world will be meaningful and reflective of the larger whole. The key is to work diligently, continuously learn and improve, and create with integrity.

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By Ernest Hemingway

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