As a writer, you should not judge. You should understand.<\/p>
Ernest Hemingway<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nWhat thoughts come to mind when you read this quote? What do you think Hemingway meant? Do you agree with him? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Spend some time pondering this quote and start writing. If you’re journaling, keep writing long after you think you’ve said everything you have to say. That’s where the interesting bits start to show up on the page. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Share if you like. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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