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Quote by J. D. Salinger

“If I were God, I certainly wouldn't want people to love me sentimentally. It's too unreliable.”

Work

This novella delves into the intricate tapestry of human emotions, focusing on the profound connection between love and suffering. The narrative unfolds through a series of reflections and musings, offering a poignant exploration of the human condition. more

Author

J. D. Salinger

J. D. Salinger was an American writer renowned for his reclusive personality and his seminal novel, 'The Catcher in the Rye'. Born on January 1, 1919, Salinger lived much of his life in seclusion, rarely engaging with the public. His novel, published in 1951, became an instant classic and a cornerstone of American literature. Salinger's writing is characterized by its introspective and complex depiction of teenage alienation and angst. more

“I'm aware that many of my friends will be saddened and shocked, or shock-saddened, over some of the chapters in 'The Catcher In the Rye.' Some of my best friends are children. In fact, all my best friends are children. It's almost unbearable for me to realize that my book will be kept on a shelf out of their reach.”

Children Book Facts Realizing My Friends Shock Chapters Shelves Shocked My Best Friend Unbearable Catchers Saddened

Author:J. D. Salinger

“I'm sick of not having the courage to be an absolute nobody. I'm sick of myself and everybody else that wants to make some kind of a splash.”

Want Kind Sick Absolutes

Book:franny and zooey

Source: franny and zooey

“If you weren't around, I'd probably be someplace way the hell off. In the woods or some goddamn place. You're the only reason I'm around, practically.”

Ifs Way Reason Hell Woods

Book:THE CATCHER IN THE RYE

Source: THE CATCHER IN THE RYE

“There is a marvelous peace in not publishing. It's peaceful. Still. Publishing is a terrible invasion of my privacy. I like to write. I live to write. But I write just for myself and my own pleasure. I don't necessarily intend to publish posthumously, but I do like to write for myself. I pay for this kind of attitude. I'm known as a strange, aloof kind of man. But all I'm doing is trying to protect myself and my work.”