Quotation by

Ernest Hemingway

The only thing that could spoil a day was people. People were always the limiters of happiness except for the very few that were as good as spring itself.

Ernest Hemingway

Happiness

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Hemingway suggests that other than people, nothing else can ruin a day, because most individuals tend to reduce or limit our happiness. However, a rare few people have a positive effect, bringing joy and freshness comparable to the season of spring.

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