What specifically was Ernest Hemingway referring to when he said "you lose it if you talk about it"?

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What specifically was Ernest Hemingway referring to when he said "you lose it if you talk about it"?

2007-01-24 09:14:21 · 3 answers · asked by cmsb705 5 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors

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I actually think he was talking about the creative process. Art, writing etc. If you discuss how you do it or why you do it then eventually you lose what it is inside of you that posesses the creative energy.

2007-01-24 16:20:02 · answer #1 · answered by imhalf_the_sourgirl_iused_tobe 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋

The best I can figure is that it's a reference to reputation, what makes you special. That is, if you brag, then that pride replaces that unique thing you had with talk instead of genuine originality.

2007-01-24 17:57:31 · answer #2 · answered by Huerter0 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

modesty?

2007-01-24 17:23:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋