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“It means that every man, woman, and child over the age, let us say, of twentyone or thirty, at the very outside, should never do anything extremely important or crucial in their life without first consulting a list of persons in the world, living or dead, whom he loves.” quote by J.D. Salinger
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““It means that every man, woman, and child over the age, let us say, of twentyone or thirty, at the very outside, should never do anything extremely important or crucial in their life without first consulting a list of persons in the world, living or dead, whom he loves.””

J.D. Salinger

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Catcher in the Rye, J.D. Salinger, 1951

One should seek counsel from loved ones, living or dead, before making crucial life decisions.

In simple terms: Ask those you love before big choices.

Key Takeaway

Consult trusted voices before acting.

Themes

advice relationships decisionmaking

Mood

reflective thoughtful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • career choices
  • marriage
  • health decisions
  • financial planning

Key Concepts

wisdom legacy empathy

Questions to Reflect On

  • Who would you ask for guidance?
  • What if you disagree with their advice?
A Different Perspective

Advice may be biased or unavailable when needed.

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