Light Quote by Joseph Heller

“Yossarian was moved very deeply by the absolute simplicity of this clause of Catch-22 and let out a respectful whistle. "That's some catch, that…

— Joseph Heller

From men motivated by moral certitude, history teaches, no lasting good ever comes.

— Joseph Heller

I’m cold,' Snowden said softly, 'I’m cold.' 'You’re going to be all right, kid,' Yossarian reassured him with a grin. 'You’re going to be…

— Joseph Heller

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

— Joseph Heller

“They think that they’re smart and that the rest of us are dumb.”

— Joseph Heller

“There was only one catch and that was Catch-22, which specified that a concern for one's safety in the face of dangers that were…

— Joseph Heller

“Captain Flume was obsessed with the idea that Chief White Halfoat would tiptoe up to his cot one night when he was sound asleep…

— Joseph Heller

“Depreciating motels, junked automobiles, and quick-food joints grow like amber waves of grain.”

— Joseph Heller

“That was where he wanted to be if he had to be there at all, instead of hung out there in front like some…

— Joseph Heller

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

— Joseph Heller

“Yossarian was moved by such intense pity for his poverty that he wanted to smash his pale. sad, sickly face with his fist and…

— Joseph Heller

You have deep-seated survival anxieties. And you don't like bigots, bullies, snobs or hypocrites. Subconsciously there are many people you hate." "Consciously, sir, consciously,"…

— Joseph Heller