History was a trash bag of random coincidences torn open in a wind.
JOSEPH HELLERHistory was a trash bag of random coincidences torn open in a wind.
JOSEPH HELLERYou 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.
JOSEPH HELLERMankind is resilient: the atrocities that horrified us a week ago become acceptable tomorrow.
JOSEPH HELLERI don’t understand the process of imagination-though I know that I am very much at its mercy.
JOSEPH HELLERWell, he died. You don’t get any older than that.
JOSEPH HELLERMen went mad and were rewarded with medals.
JOSEPH HELLERDestiny 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.
JOSEPH HELLERThe villains will come along. There were plenty in the Carter administration, and there will be plenty with Reagan.
JOSEPH HELLERShe was the epitome of stately sorrow each time she smiled.
JOSEPH HELLERNever quit a job as a matter of principle. You’ll always regret it.
JOSEPH HELLERWhat do you do when it rains?” The captain answered frankly. “I get wet.
JOSEPH HELLERProstitution 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.
JOSEPH HELLERRemember that everyone deserves some fun during working hours.
JOSEPH HELLERHe was going to live forever, or die in the attempt.
JOSEPH HELLERWhen I grow up I want to be a little boy.
JOSEPH HELLER