Prostitution gives her an opportunity to meet people. It provides fresh air and wholesome exercise, and it keeps her out of trouble.
JOSEPH HELLERThere was no telling what people might find out once they felt free to ask whatever questions they wanted to.
More Joseph Heller Quotes
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From men motivated by moral certitude, history teaches, no lasting good ever comes.
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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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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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Insanity is contagious.
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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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He was never without misery, and never without hope.
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Mankind is resilient: the atrocities that horrified us a week ago become acceptable tomorrow.
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Rise above principal and do what’s right.
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Be glad you’re even alive. Be furious you’re going to die.
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Peace on earth would mean the end of civilization as we know it.
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They agreed that it was neither possible nor necessary to educate people who never questioned anything.
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He was going to live forever, or die in the attempt.
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Never quit a job as a matter of principle. You’ll always regret it.
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The question is: what is a sane man to do in an insane society?
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I’m not running away from my responsibilities. I’m running to them. There’s nothing negative about running away to save my life.
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