This book is a collection of 165 fundamental quotes and aphorisms of Ernest Hemingway. It grants his reflections on subjects ranging from Old Man to the Sea: 'A man can be destroyed but not defeated.' 'Fish,' he said softly, aloud, 'I'll stay with you until I am dead.' 'Fish,' he said, 'I love you and respect you very much. But I will kill you dead before this day ends.' 'Never sit a table when you can stand at the bar.' 'Work every day. No matter what has happened the day or night before, get u