Doe Quote by Ernest Hemingway
“There is seven-eights of it under water for every part that shows. Anything you know you can eliminate and it only strengthens your iceberg. It is the part that doesn't show. If a writer omits something because he does not know it then there is a hole in the story.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Art of Fiction, 1934
Unseen elements shape perception; what is omitted creates gaps that affect understanding.
In simple terms: Hidden parts matter.
Key Takeaway
Notice and address missing information.
Themes
writing
perception
detail
communication
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
advisory
reflective
When to use this quote
- editing
- research
- analysis
- critical reading
Key Concepts
storytelling
cognitive bias
Questions to Reflect On
- What essential detail are you overlooking?
- How does omission affect credibility?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on visible facts can ignore deeper truths.
