J. D. Salinger quote: I don't know what good it is to know so much and be smart as whips and all if it ...

I don't know what good it is to know so much and be smart as whips and all if it doesn't make you happy.

~ J. D. Salinger ~

I don't know what good it is to know so much and be smart as whips and all if it doesn't make you ha...

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