He was going to live forever, or die in the attempt.
JOSEPH HELLERYou’re an intelligent person of great moral character who has taken a very courageous stand. I’m an intelligent person with no moral character at all, so I’m in an ideal position to appreciate it.
More Joseph Heller Quotes
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In the long run, failure was the only thing that worked predictably. All else was accidental.
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History was a trash bag of random coincidences torn open in a wind.
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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 knew everything there was to know about literature, except how to enjoy it.
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It doesn’t make a damned bit of difference who wins the war to someone who’s dead.
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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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Men went mad and were rewarded with medals.
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Peace on earth would mean the end of civilization as we know it.
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He was never without misery, and never without hope.
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Prostitution gives her an opportunity to meet people. It provides fresh air and wholesome exercise, and it keeps her out of trouble.
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Insanity is contagious.
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Where were you born?” “On a battlefield,” [Yossarian] answered. “No, no. In what state were you born?” “In a state of innocence.
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From men motivated by moral certitude, history teaches, no lasting good ever comes.
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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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Remember that everyone deserves some fun during working hours.
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