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“If we win here we will win everywhere. The world is a fine place and worth the fighting for and I hate very much to leave it.” quote by Ernest Hemingway
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““If we win here we will win everywhere. The world is a fine place and worth the fighting for and I hate very much to leave it.””

Ernest Hemingway

About This Quote

Source Speech: Unknown, attributed to Ernest Hemingway, 20th century

The speaker believes that winning a single battle secures broader victory, valuing the world enough to fight for it despite personal reluctance to leave.

In simple terms: Winning here means winning everywhere; the world is worth defending.

Key Takeaway

Focus on the larger purpose to motivate perseverance.

Themes

courage purpose war sacrifice motivation

Mood

determined hopeful

Type

inspirational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • military campaign
  • political struggle
  • personal conviction

Key Concepts

strategic thinking valor commitment

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “winning everywhere” truly entail?
  • Are there limits to fighting for a cause?
A Different Perspective

The statement may oversimplify complex conflicts and ignore costs.

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