Words of Wisdom — December 10, 2013

J. D. Salinger on Lemmings

“It’s funny. All you have to do is say something nobody understands and they’ll do practically anything you want them to.” ― J.D. Salinger

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“It’s funny. All you have to do is say something nobody understands and they’ll do practically anything you want them to.”
― J.D. Salinger

A weekly newsletter featuring the biggest ideas from the smartest people

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