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Im sick of not having the courage to be an absolute nobody
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"I'm sick of not having the courage to be an absolute nobody"

- J.D. Salinger

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This quote by J. D. Salinger talks with the trouble of being true to oneself in a world that commonly values consistency as well as appeal. It suggests that the speaker is tired of not having the guts to be themselves, to be an "absolute nobody" in the eyes of culture. This might suggest that the speaker is tired of trying to suit and also be approved by others, and rather wishes to cling themselves as well as their very own worths. It can additionally mean that the speaker is tired of not having the guts to take risks and also attract attention from the crowd, to be an individual and not just another face in the crowd. Eventually, this quote talks to the value of having the guts to be oneself, also if it suggests being an "outright nobody" in the eyes of society.

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J.D. Salinger This quote is written / told by J.D. Salinger between January 1, 1919 and January 27, 2010. He was a famous Novelist from USA. The author also have 23 other quotes.

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