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Quote by Ernest Hemingway

“Decadence is a difficult word to use since it has become little more than a term of abuse applied by critics to anything they do not yet understand or which seems to differ from their moral concepts.”

Quote by Ernest Hemingway

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

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Source: Talks to Teachers on Psychology: And to Students on Some of Life's Ideals

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Book:The Heart of William James

Source: The Heart of William James

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Book:Talks to Teachers on Psychology and to Students on Some of Life's Ideals

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Book:Talks to Teachers on Psychology and to Students on Some of Life's Ideals

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