Quote by Ernest Hemingway

Scott took LITERATURE so solemnly. He never understood that it was just writing as well as you can and finishing what you start.

Scott took LITERATURE so solemnly. He never understood that

Summary

This quote implies that Scott had a serious and intense approach towards literature. However, the quote suggests that he failed to grasp the simplicity of the craft: writing to the best of your abilities and seeing a project through to completion. In other words, the quote criticizes Scott's overly serious attitude towards literature, indicating that he may have missed the essence of the creative process by overcomplicating it.

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Literature

By Ernest Hemingway

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