Quote by Ernest Hemingway

When I have an idea, I turn down the flame, as if it were a little alcohol stove, as low as it will go. Then it explodes and that is my idea.

When I have an idea, I turn down the flame, as if it were a

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This quote suggests that when the speaker has an idea, they suppress and control it, symbolized by turning down the flame on a stove. By doing so, they give their idea time to simmer and gain momentum. However, once the idea reaches its limit and can no longer be contained, it bursts forth explosively. This quote highlights the notion that ideas need careful nurturing and patience before they can fully come to fruition and make an impact.

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