“You know lots of criticism is written by characters who are very academic and think it is a sign you are worthless if you make jokes or kid or even clown. I wouldn't kid Our Lord if he was on the cross. But I would attempt a joke with him if I ran into him chasing the money changers out of the temple.”
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Hemingway, E. (n.d.). You know lots of criticism is written by characters who are very academic and think it is a sign you are worthless if you make jokes or kid or even clown. I wouldn't kid Our Lord if he was on the cross. But I would attempt a joke with him if I ran into him chasing the money changers out of the temple. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/22787-you-know-lots-of-criticism-is-written-by/
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Hemingway, Ernest. “You know lots of criticism is written by characters who are very academic and think it is a sign you are worthless if you make jokes or kid or even clown. I wouldn't kid Our Lord if he was on the cross. But I would attempt a joke with him if I ran into him chasing the money changers out of the temple.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/22787-you-know-lots-of-criticism-is-written-by/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.
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Hemingway, Ernest. “You know lots of criticism is written by characters who are very academic and think it is a sign you are worthless if you make jokes or kid or even clown. I wouldn't kid Our Lord if he was on the cross. But I would attempt a joke with him if I ran into him chasing the money changers out of the temple.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/22787-you-know-lots-of-criticism-is-written-by/.