“Clan custom and law held that it was the public declaration of intent and then living together that made a handfasting; the ceremonies simply bore witness to it and asked blessings and luck of the Powers on the new family. He knew Christians thought that the ceremony was the marriage, though.”
“Beauty tips. How to look younger: Don't be born so soon.”
“We are born as innocents. We are polluted by advice.”
“There is something simply beautiful and simply innocent, in being human. It is just so innocent and beautiful. I love it.”
“Where were you born?""On a battlefield," [Yossarian] answered."No, no. In what state were you born?""In a state of innocence.”