Quote by Ernest Hemingway

I write one page of masterpiece to ninety-one pages of shit. I try to put the shit in the wastebasket.

I write one page of masterpiece to ninety-one pages of shit.

Summary

This quote, attributed to Ernest Hemingway, highlights the common struggle that many writers experience when drafting their work. Hemingway metaphorically compares the process of writing to producing a masterpiece and a considerable amount of inferior content. He acknowledges the difficulty of creating something remarkable by acknowledging the tremendous amount of "shit" that accompanies it. However, he implies that in order to produce brilliance, one must successfully discard and rid themselves of the lesser quality content, wisefully disposing of it in the wastebasket. This quote serves as a reminder of the challenges involved in crafting exceptional written work.

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By Ernest Hemingway

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