Tag Archives: Joseph Heller

Frankly, I'd like to see the government get out of war altogether and leave the whole field to private industry. Joseph Heller

There was only one catch and that was Catch-22. Orr would be crazy to fly more missions and sane if he didn't, but if he was sane he had to fly them. If he flew them he was crazy and didn't have to; but if he didn't want to he was sane and had to. […]

The enemy is anybody who's going to get you killed, no matter which side he's on. Joseph Heller

The villains will come along. There were plenty in the Carter administration, and there will be plenty with Reagan. Joseph Heller

We do have a zeal for laughter in most situations, give or take a dentist. Joseph Heller

I don't believe in miracles because it's been a long time since we've had any. Joseph Heller

When I grow up I want to be a little boy. Joseph Heller

Never quit a job as a matter of principle. You'll always regret it. Joseph Heller

I had examined myself pretty thoroughly and discovered that I was unfit for military service. Joseph Heller

I want to keep my dreams, even bad ones, because without them, I might have nothing all night long. Joseph Heller