Something did happen to me somewhere that robbed me of confidence and courage and left me with a fear of discovery and change and a positive dread of everything unknown that may occur.
JOSEPH HELLERHe was going to live forever, or die in the attempt.
More Joseph Heller Quotes
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The enemy is anybody who’s going to get you killed, no matter which side he is on.
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While none of the work we do is very important, it is important that we do a great deal of it.
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When I look up, I see people cashing in. I don’t see heaven or saints or angels. I see people cashing in on every decent impulse and every human tragedy.
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For war there is always enough. It’s peace that’s expensive.
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I don’t understand the process of imagination-though I know that I am very much at its mercy.
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Remember that everyone deserves some fun during working hours.
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What do you do when it rains?” The captain answered frankly. “I get wet.
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Destiny is a good thing to accept when it’s going your way. When it isn’t, don’t call it destiny; call it injustice, treachery, or simple bad luck.
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In the long run, failure was the only thing that worked predictably. All else was accidental.
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There was no telling what people might find out once they felt free to ask whatever questions they wanted to.
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Success and failure are both difficult to endure. Along with success come drugs, divorce, fornication, bullying, travel, meditation, medication, depression, neurosis and suicide. With failure comes failure.
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Well, he died. You don’t get any older than that.
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I wouldn’t want to live without strong misgivings.
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I don’t believe in miracles because it’s been a long time since we’ve had any.
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Rise above principal and do what’s right.
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