Books Quote by J.D. Salinger
““While the consequences are often quite hellish, I am absolutely and perhaps permanently against ignoring books recommended from the heart by very nice people and strangers; it is too risky and inhuman; also the consequences are often painful in a fairly charming way.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: The New Yorker, 1965
Warns against dismissing heartfelt book recommendations, arguing that ignoring them can lead to risky, inhuman, and oddly painful outcomes.
In simple terms: Don't ignore sincere book suggestions; they can have unexpected impacts.
Key Takeaway
Consider recommendations before they.
Themes
literature
risk
humanity
recommendation
Mood
thoughtful
cautious
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- library browsing
- book clubs
- personal reading lists
Key Concepts
existentialism
social influence
personal growth
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a recommendation truly heartfelt?
- How do we balance curiosity with caution?
A Different Perspective
May overstate the danger of ignoring advice.
![“[D]on't ever apologise to an author for buying something in paperback, or taking it out from a library (that's what they're there for. Use your library). Don't apologise to this author for buying books second hand, or getting them from bookcrossing or borrowing a friend's copy. What's important to…” quote by Neil Gaiman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/623/neil-gaiman-29_apologizing_d-on-t-ever-apologise-to-an-author-for-b_921361.jpg)
