"I am a kind of paranoid in reverse. I suspect people of plotting to make me happy." ― J. D. Salinger Topic(s): Happiness More From J. D. Salinger "You take somebody that cries their goddam eyes out over phoney stuff in the movies, and nine times out of ten they’re mean bastards at heart." "It’s funny. All you have to do is say something nobody understands and they’ll do practically anything you want them to." "I’m sick of just liking people. I wish to God I could meet somebody I could respect." More In Happiness "Objects we ardently pursue bring little happiness when gained; most of our pleasures come from unexpected sources."― Herbert Spencer "Households, cities, countries, and nations have enjoyed great happiness when a single individual has taken heed of the Good and Beautiful. Such people not only liberate themselves; they fill those they meet with a free mind."― Philo "Sequels are very rarely a good idea, and in any case, the success of the book changed my relationship with the club in some ways."― Nick Hornby