Quote by J.D. Salinger Download Open image ““I was feeling sort of lousy. Depressed and all. I almost wish I was dead.”” — J.D. Salinger ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2.3 out of 5 (4 ratings) Copy quoteShare
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