Quote by Ernest Hemingway

The only thing that could spoil a day was people. People were always the limiters of happiness except for the very few that were as good as spring itself.

The only thing that could spoil a day was people. People wer

Summary

This quote suggests that the presence of people, in general, has the potential to ruin a day and restrict one's happiness. However, it acknowledges that there are a rare few individuals who possess qualities akin to the pleasantness and rejuvenation of spring. In essence, it conveys that while people often dampen spirits, the exceptional few can elevate and bring joy to any situation.

By Ernest Hemingway

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