Quote by Ernest Hemingway

Hail Mary full of Grace the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.' Then he added, 'Blessed Virgin, pray for the death of this fish wonderful though he is.

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Summary

This quote is a humorous twist on the traditionally Catholic prayer known as the Hail Mary. It poetically references the prayer while also adding a comical request for the Virgin Mary to pray for the death of a fish, even though it is acknowledged as wonderful. The quote serves as a playful and lighthearted deviation from the seriousness typically associated with religious prayers.

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By Ernest Hemingway

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