His only mistake, naturally enough, was to keep his attention on the bloke with the saw. He should have been watching the naked girls. Amazing how finely balanced that choice can be.

Mark HuntleyJames
His only mistake, naturally enough, was to keep his attention...
His only mistake, naturally enough, was to keep his attention...
His only mistake, naturally enough, was to keep his attention...
His only mistake, naturally enough, was to keep his attention...
About This Quote

This is a quote by J.D. Salinger, a popular American writer of the 20th century. It’s a perfect example of a story that plays on a universal truth – that our choices, good or bad, shape who we are and what we do with our lives. We all have different strengths and weaknesses, and there’s no rule about which ones to use. In this case, the character chooses to focus on the saw guy instead of the naked woman...

Source: Hell Of A Deal

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