Quote by Ernest Hemingway

All you have to do is write one true sentence. Write the truest sentence that you know.

All you have to do is write one true sentence. Write the tru

Summary

This quote, by Ernest Hemingway, emphasizes the power and simplicity of truth. It suggests that in a world filled with complexities and uncertainties, all it takes is one true sentence to convey the essence of authenticity. Hemingway encourages self-reflection and challenges us to distill our experiences, thoughts, or emotions into a single honest sentence. Through this concise expression of truth, he suggests that simplicity can often carry more weight and meaning than elaborate or exaggerated language.

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By Ernest Hemingway

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