His talent was as natural as the pattern that was made by the dust on a butterfly's wings. At one time he understood it no more than the butterfly did and he did not know when it was brushed or marred. -Ernest Hemingway

 

His talent was as natural as the pattern that was made by the dust on a butterfly's wings. At one time he understood it no more than the butterfly did and he did not know when it was brushed or marred.


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This quote is just one of 31 total Ernest Hemingway quotes in our collection. Ernest Hemingway is known for saying 'His talent was as natural as the pattern that was made by the dust on a butterfly's wings. At one time he understood it no more than the butterfly did and he did not know when it was brushed or marred.' as well as some of the following quotes.

In order to write about life, first you must live it!

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Never mistake motion for action.

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Let him think I am more man than I am and I will be so.

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When you have a child, the world has a hostage.

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Humility is not disgraceful, and carries no loss of true pride.

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