History was a trash bag of random coincidences torn open in a wind.
JOSEPH HELLERI think in every country that there is at least one executive who is scared of going crazy.
More Joseph Heller Quotes
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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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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.
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Peace on earth would mean the end of civilization as we know it.
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I want to keep my dreams, even bad ones, because without them, I might have nothing all night long.
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Just because you’re paranoid doesn’t mean they aren’t after you.
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When I grow up I want to be a little boy.
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Death to all modifiers, he declared one day, and out of every letter that passed through his hands went every adverb and every adjective.
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You know, that might be the answer – to act boastfully about something we ought to be ashamed of. That’s a trick that never seems to fail.
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He was going to live forever, or die in the attempt.
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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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Insanity is contagious.
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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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Remember that everyone deserves some fun during working hours.
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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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I wouldn’t want to live without strong misgivings.
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