Who spoke He kept trying to make someone say 'no' and they never did?

The quote "He kept trying to make someone say 'no' and they never did" is from the novel "The Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger. It reflects the protagonist Holden Caulfield's interactions and his desire to challenge the people around him. Ultimately, it highlights themes of alienation and the search for authenticity in a world he perceives as phony.