“I have never seen or heard of such a fish. But I must kill him. I am glad we do not have to try to kill the stars.” Imagine if each day a man must try to kill the moon, he thought. The moon runs away. . . . Then he was sorry for the great fish that had nothing to eat and his determination to kill him never relaxed in his sorrow for him. . . . There is no one worthy of eating him from the manner of his behavior and his great dignity. I do not understand these things, he thought. But it is good that we do not have to try to kill the sun or the moon or the stars. It is enough to live on the sea and kill our true brothers.”
Quote by Ernest Hemingway
Work
The Old Man and the Sea
This renowned work delves into the life of an elderly fisherman who, despite his age and numerous setbacks, embarks on a perilous journey to catch a giant marlin. The narrative is a profound reflection on the human condition, the struggle against nature, and the enduring power of hope. 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
You May Also Like
“It's difficult to be honest with others when you continue lying to yourself.”
Source: Together
Source: Together
Source: Faith
Source: A Shore of Spiritual Shells: Poetry For Inner Strength And Faith
“Like so many things around happiness, honesty is simple, if not always easy.”
Source: The New Be-Attitudes: 68 Ways to Shift Your Life from Crappy ...to Happy!
Source: Your Nature is to Bloom
“If its not worthy don't think, not true don't speak, not right don't act.”
Source: Wealth of Words