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.
J. D. SalingerIts really hard to be roommates with people if your suitcases are much better than theirs.
J. D. SalingerIn the first place, you’re way off when you start railing at things and people instead of at yourself.
J. D. SalingerYou’d better get busy, though, buddy. The goddam sands run out on you every time You turn around. I know what I’m talking about. You’re lucky if you get time to sneeze In this goddam phenomenal world.
J. D. Salinger