Every writer I know has trouble writing.

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?

The Texan turned out to be good-natured, generous and likable. In three days no one could stand him.

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.

In short, Clevinger was one of those people with lots of intelligence and no brains, and everyone knew it except those who soon found it out.

I’m not running away from my responsibilities. I’m running to them. There’s nothing negative about running away to save my life.

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," Yossarian corrected in an effort to help. "I hate them consciously.