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Quote by Ernest Hemingway

“Bigotry is an odd thing. To be bigoted you have to be absolutely sure you are right and nothing makes that surety and righteousness like continence. Continence is the foe of heresy.”

Book:The Hemingway Collection

Work

The Hemingway Collection

This collection brings together a selection of Hemingway's most celebrated short stories, novels, and personal correspondence, showcasing his distinctive style and profound impact on American literature. more

Author

Ernest Hemingway

American author known for his concise and forceful writing style, as well as his profound insights into life. Hemingway's works cover a wide range of themes including war, adventure, and love, with notable titles such as 'The Old Man and the Sea' and 'A Farewell to Arms'. more

“The state calls Paul Winthrop to the stand." ... Paul answered the opening questions briefly, weighing his words, his eyes on Julia's. "Would you tell the court the nature of your relationship with Miss Summers?" "I'm in love with Miss Summers." The faintest of smiles touched his lips. "Completely in love with Miss Summers.”

States Eye Missing Summer Court Lips Opening His Eyes Touched Julia Weighing

Author:Nora Roberts

“The Operative tried to implement the Purusey breathing technique, which has been proven effective at fooling polygraphs. There is no conclusive evidence as to whether it is effective at masking the internal lie detectors of fifteen-year-old boys.”

Years Has Beens Lying Boys Evidence Technique Breathing Internals Fifteen Proven Fifteen Years Fifteen Years Old Polygraph

Author:Ally Carter

“You don’t know what it’s like to be alone until you’ve had someone inside your head.”

Knows

Book:Grimspace

Source: Grimspace

“Most people can’t stomach silence; it provides too much opportunity to think about things they prefer to avoid.”

People Thinking Opportunity Silence Too Much Stomach