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Quote by Ernest Hemingway

“We are all apprentices in a craft where no one ever becomes a master.”

Quote by Ernest Hemingway

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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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