Quote by Ernest Hemingway

I do not think I had ever seen a nastier-looking man.... Under the black hat, when I had first seen them, the eyes had been those of an unsuccessful rapist.

I do not think I had ever seen a nastier-looking man.... Und

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In this quote, the speaker describes encountering a man who appears menacing and repulsive. The words used, particularly "nastier-looking" and comparing the man's eyes to those of an "unsuccessful rapist," suggest that the observer perceives the man as dangerous and lacking in moral character. The description is vivid and aims to convey a strong negative impression of the man's appearance, evoking a sense of unease or fear.

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