J. D. Salinger on Lemmings

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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

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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

Leadership masterclass: Nike, Jordan, and James Baldwin

J. D. Salinger on Lemmings

Philosophy

Science & Tech

Mind & Behavior

Business

History & Society

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