“As a matter of simple logic, there's no difference at all, that I can see, between the man who's greedy for material treasure —or even intellectual treasure — and the man who's greedy for spiritual treasure. As you say, treasure's treasure, God damn it, and it seems to me that ninety percent of all the world-hating saints in history were just as acquisitive and unattractive, basically, as the rest of us are.”
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franny and zooey
J.D. Salinger's narrative delves into the complex emotional and psychological journeys of the Glass family, particularly focusing on the spiritual awakening of Franny and the struggles of Zooey to find his own path in life. more
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