Quote by Ernest Hemingway

I'm not going to get into the ring with Tolstoy.

I'm not going to get into the ring with Tolstoy.

Summary

In this quote, the speaker is expressing their unwillingness to engage in a confrontation or debate with Tolstoy. The use of the metaphor "get into the ring" suggests a conflict or intellectual battle, implying that they believe Tolstoy's argument or intellect surpasses their own. By stating this, the speaker acknowledges the potential futility in arguing with someone of Tolstoy's caliber and hints at their respect or awe for his ideas and intellect.

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Fighting Fight

By Ernest Hemingway

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