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Joseph Heller Novelist

  • Gender: Male
  • Citizenship: United States
  • Born: May 1, 1923
  • Died: Dec 12, 1999

Joseph Heller was an American satirical novelist, short story writer, and playwright. The title of one of his works, Catch-22, entered the English lexicon to refer to a vicious circle wherein an absurd, no-win choice, particularly in situations in which the desired outcome of the choice is an impossibility, and regardless of choice, a same negative outcome is a certainty. Although he is remembered primarily for Catch-22, his other works center on the lives of various members of the middle class and remain examples of modern satire.

Peace on earth would mean the end of civilization as we know it. peace

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

Thanksgiving November 28, 2024

The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest. 32 wisdom & wit from William Blake

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Drink and be thankful to the host! What seems insignificant when you have it, is important when you need it. 6 other thoughts from Franz Grillparzer

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For what I have received may the Lord make me truly thankful. And more truly for what I have not received. 2 other sayings from Storm Jameson

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To give thanks in solitude is enough. Thanksgiving has wings and goes where it must go. Your prayer knows much more about it than you do. 73 quotes from Victor Hugo

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