Quote by Ernest Hemingway

You write a book like that you're fond of over the years, then you see that happen to it, it's like pissing in your father's beer.

You write a book like that you're fond of over the years, th

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This quote metaphorically expresses the feelings of disappointment and frustration when something you deeply cherish or have worked hard on is treated disrespectfully or ruined. It implies that witnessing such a negative outcome can be akin to defacing something valuable and personal, as it tarnishes the original meaning and effort that was put into it.

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