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“The question is: what is a sane man to do in an insane society?”

Quote by Joseph Heller

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Joseph Heller was an American novelist known for his satirical and black humor style. His novel 'Catch-22' is considered one of the greatest novels of the 20th century and has had a profound impact on literature. more

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