I don’t believe in miracles because it’s been a long time since we’ve had any.
JOSEPH HELLERWhere 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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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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Anything worth dying for is certainly worth living for.
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I wouldn’t want to live without strong misgivings.
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When I grow up I want to be a little boy.
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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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For war there is always enough. It’s peace that’s expensive.
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Let’s take a drive into the middle of nowhere with a packet of Marlboro lights and talk about our lives.
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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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There is no disappointment so numbing as someone no better than you achieving more.
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Rise above principal and do what’s right.
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Every writer I know has trouble writing.
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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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He was going to live forever, or die in the attempt.
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The country was in peril; he was jeopardizing his traditional rights of freedom and independence by daring to exercise them.
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