"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.
"Developments in information technology and globalised media mean that the most powerful military in the history of the world can lose a war, not on the battlefield of dust and blood, but on the battlefield of world opinion"
"We cannot continue to rely only on our military in order to achieve the national security objectives that we've set. We've got to have a civilian national security force that's just as powerful, just as strong, just as well-funded"
"After a shooting spree, they always want to take the guns away from the people who didn't do it. I sure as hell wouldn't want to live in a society where the only people allowed guns are the police and the military"
"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"
"The later it gets the more disturbed the city becomes. I go with Albert through the streets. Men are standing in groups at every corner. Rumours are flying. It is said that the military have already fired on a procession of demonstrating workers"
"As costly as it was in the lives of our men and women in uniform, in military assets, and in esteem and pride, Pearl Harbor was a watershed moment for America"
