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Quote by Ernest Hemingway

“I would walk along the quais when I had finished work or when I was trying to think something out. It was easier to think if I was walking and doing something or seeing people doing something that they understood.”

Quote by Ernest Hemingway

Book:A Moveable Feast: The Restored Edition

Work

A Moveable Feast: The Restored Edition

A collection of essays and personal stories by the author, detailing his time in Paris and interactions with literary figures of the era 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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