1,349 Quotes by Ernest Hemingway

Drinking wine was not a snobbism nor a sign of sophistication nor a cult; it was as natural as eating and to me as necessary...

You know lots of criticism is written by characters who are very academic and think it is a sign you are worthless if you make jokes or kid or even clown. I wouldn't kid Our Lord if he was on the cross. But I would attempt a joke with him if I ran into him chasing the money changers out of the temple.

The only thing that can spoil a day is people and if you can keep from making engagements, every day has no limits.

Listen," I told him. "Don't be so tough so early in the morning. I'm sure you've cut plenty of people's throats. I haven't even had my coffee yet.

All bad writers are in love with the epic.

Wine ... offers a greater range for enjoyment and appreciation than possibly any other purely sensory thing which may be purchased.

I don't like to leave anything,' the man said. 'I don't like to leave things behind.

The brave dies perhaps two thousand deaths if he's intelligent. He simply doesn't mention them.

Take a good rest, small bird," he said. "Then go in and take your chance like any man or bird or fish.