Quote of the day by Ernest Hemingway: 'Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut' and a funny lesson on self-discipline

American writer Ernest Hemingway was a man famous for living a life of intense action, bold words, and heavy drinking.

He spent his years fighting in wars, hunting big game, fishing in open seas, and writing classic novels.

Along the way, he developed a reputation for being a tough guy who held himself and others to a strict personal code.

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