“I'm not trying to tell you," he said, "that only educated and scholarly men are able to contribute something valuable to the world. It's not so. But I do say that educated and scholarly men, if they're brilliant and creative to begin with — which, unfortunately, is rarely the case — tend to leave infinitely more valuable records behind them than men do who are merely brilliant and creative. They tend to express themselves more clearly, and they usually have a passion for following their thoughts through to the end. And — most important — nine times out of ten they have more humility than the unscholarly thinker.”
Quote by J.D. Salinger
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THE CATCHER IN THE RYE
This classic novel delves into the psyche of Holden Caulfield, a young man who has been expelled from prep school and is navigating the complexities of adolescence. The narrative is a first-person account of Holden's experiences and interactions with various characters, including his younger sister Phoebe, his former teachers, and the other students he encounters. The story is set in the backdrop of post-war New York and is characterized by Holden's cynical and often humorous perspective on the adult world. more
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