Ernest HemingwayFor a long time now I have tried simply to write the best I can. Sometimes I have good luck and write better than I can.
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The quote “For a long time now I have tried simply to write the best I can. Sometimes I have good luck and write better than I can.” is one of the most famous quotes by Ernest Hemingway. He was an American novelist, short story writer, and journalist. He was one of the most celebrated American authors of the 20th century, and his legacy continues to shape modern American literature. This quote appeared in his book The Old Man and the Sea.
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