The country was in peril; he was jeopardizing his traditional rights of freedom and independence by daring to exercise them.
JOSEPH HELLERThe question is: what is a sane man to do in an insane society?
More Joseph Heller Quotes
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Mankind is resilient: the atrocities that horrified us a week ago become acceptable tomorrow.
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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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I don’t believe in miracles because it’s been a long time since we’ve had any.
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Just because you’re paranoid doesn’t mean they aren’t after you.
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Anything worth dying for is certainly worth living for.
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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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When I grow up I want to be a little boy.
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Insanity is contagious.
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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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I don’t understand the process of imagination-though I know that I am very much at its mercy.
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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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The enemy is anybody who’s going to get you killed, no matter which side he is on.
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For war there is always enough. It’s peace that’s expensive.
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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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Men went mad and were rewarded with medals.
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