We have very primitive emotions,” he said . “It's impossible not to be…

Ernest Hemingway
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We have very primitive emotions,” he said . “It's impossible not to be competitive. Spoils everything, though. ✨ Green Hills of Africa: The Hemingway Library Edition.
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