Death to all modifiers, he declared one day, and out of every letter that passed through his hands went every adverb and every adjective.

Maybe a long life does have to be filled with many unpleasant conditions if it's to seem long. But in that event, who wants one?

I could not write about a subject sacred to me because I would be too flippant. Fortunately, there are no subjects sacred to me.

mankind is resilient: the atrocities that horrified us a week ago become acceptable tomorrow.

Remember that everyone deserves some fun during working hours.

"What would they do to me," he asked in confidential tones, "if I refused to fly them?" "We'd probably shoot you," ex-P.F.C. Wintergreen replied. "We?" Yossarian cried in surprise. "What do you mean, we? Since when are you on their side?" "If you're going to be shot, whose side do you expect me to be on?" ex-P.F.C. Wintergreen retorted.

They couldn't keep Death out, but while she was in she had to act like a lady.