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Life Quote by Ernest Hemingway

“And now this life that she had built again was coming to a term because he had not used iodine two weeks ago when a thorn had scratched his knee as they moved forward trying to photograph a herd of waterbuck standing, their heads up, peering while their nostrils searched the air, their ears spread…” quote by Ernest Hemingway
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““And now this life that she had built again was coming to a term because he had not used iodine two weeks ago when a thorn had scratched his knee as they moved forward trying to photograph a herd of waterbuck standing, their heads up, peering while their nostrils searched the air, their ears spread wide to hear the first noise that would send them rushing into the bush.””

Ernest Hemingway

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Sun Also Rises, Ernest Hemingway, 1926

A careless omission leads to infection, causing a chain of events that end a life built with effort.

In simple terms: Neglecting small health steps can cause big loss.

Key Takeaway

Pay attention to minor health details.

Themes

health consequences attention fragility

Mood

reflective somber

Type

narrative cautionary

When to use this quote

  • travel
  • wildlife photography
  • medical neglect
  • daily routines

Key Concepts

infection cause and effect human vulnerability

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you overlook small health habits?
  • How could this change your daily routine?
A Different Perspective

Neglecting minor health may not always lead to dramatic outcomes.

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