Quote by Ernest Hemingway

Madame, all stories, if continued far enough, end in death, and he is no true-story teller who would keep that from you.

Madame, all stories, if continued far enough, end in death,

Summary

This quote highlights the inevitability of death as an integral part of every story. It suggests that a genuine storyteller does not try to conceal or prolong the avoidance of death in their narratives. Instead, they acknowledge and embrace this universal truth, recognizing the power and impact it holds in shaping the overall arc and meaning of a story. In essence, the quote reminds us that life's journey is incomplete without acknowledging and accepting the reality of death.

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Death

By Ernest Hemingway

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