"I had examined myself pretty thoroughly and discovered that I was unfit for military service"
- Joseph Heller
About this Quote
This quote by Joseph Heller reflects his self-awareness and his understanding of his own restrictions. He has made the effort to analyze himself and has pertained to the conclusion that he is not suitable for military service. This could be due to a variety of reasons, such as physical or mental health concerns, or just a lack of interest or ability. It is a testament to his honesty and guts that he wants to accept his own constraints and not attempt to force himself into a function that he is not matched for. This quote likewise speaks with the value of self-reflection and comprehending one's own strengths and weaknesses. It is necessary to be truthful with oneself and to acknowledge when one is not fit for a particular task or function.
This quote is written / told by Joseph Heller between May 1, 1923 and December 12, 1999. He/she was a famous Novelist from USA.
The author also have 22 other quotes.
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"We shall listen, not lecture; learn, not threaten. We will enhance our safety by earning the respect of others and showing respect for them. In short, our foreign policy will rest on the traditional American values of restraint and empathy, not on military might"
"Of course, there is no question that Libya - and the world - will be better off with Gaddafi out of power. I, along with many other world leaders, have embraced that goal, and will actively pursue it through non-military means. But broadening our military mission to include regime change would be a mistake"
"Operations in Iraq and Afghanistan and the war on terrorism have reduced the pace of military transformation and have revealed our lack of preparation for defensive and stability operations. This Administration has overextended our military"
"Also a great part of Polish industry proved to have existed only to support the Soviet military industry, and it became superfluous and incapable of being transformed into anything else. We did not foresee that or the magnitude of these phenomena"
"In view of China's growing military strength and intentions, the best way to safeguard Asia's permanent peace and prosperity is to have all Asian countries join forces with other democratic countries in the world to form a global community of democracies"
