Damn good Quote by J.D. Salinger
““They gave Sally this little blue butt-twitcher of a dress to wear. She really did look damn good in it, though. I have to admit it. And don't think she didn't know it. She kept walking ahead of me, so that I'd see how cute her little ass looked. It did look pretty cute, too. I hate to admit it.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger, 1951
A narrator observes a woman's confidence and allure, admitting attraction despite trying to downplay it.
In simple terms: He notices her attractiveness and feels conflicted.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge genuine feelings without judgment.
Themes
desire
self‑awareness
confidence
Mood
conflicted
reflective
Type
literary
observational
When to use this quote
- social interaction
- romantic interest
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
objectification
human attraction
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance admiration with respect?
- What does this reveal about his self‑image?
A Different Perspective
He may be minimizing his attraction, which can hinder honest connection.
![“The three of you were pretty cute last night, with all that touchy-feely crap." "Yeah, that lasted for about two minutes before you dragged Evan back over to the bar." "Dude, we were hunting Turkey. [drinking bourbon] it was important." Chris grins. "That boy can drink, I'll give him that."…” quote by Kate Sherwood](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c8d/kate-sherwood-31123_dating_the-three-of-you-were-pretty-cute-last-n_2638427.jpg)
![“[Y]ou’re someone who took up birds in the first place because they fired your imagination; they fascinated you because ‘they seemed of all created beings the nearest to pure spirit- those little creatures with a normal temperature of 125°.” quote by J.D. Salinger](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/1c6/j-d-salinger-560_animals_y-ou-re-someone-who-took-up-birds-in-the_86030.jpg)
