George Carlin quote

Travis Meekz · 06-10-2003, 11:49 AM

Yeah so I got this a forward, fuck off. I think it's very accurate, hard to belive Carlin wrote some of it

Paradox
by George Carlin

The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings
but shorter tempers, wider freeways, but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less. We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees but less sense, more knowledge, but less judgment, more experts, yet more problems, more medicine, but less wellness.

We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up too
tired, read too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom. We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values. We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often.

We've learned how to make a living, but not a life. We've added years to life not life to years. We've been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbor. We conquered outer space but not inner space. We've done larger things, but not better things. We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul. We've conquered the atom, but not our prejudice. We write more, but learn less. We plan more, but accomplish less. We've learned to rush, but not to wait. We
build more computers to hold more information, to produce more copies than ever, but we communicate less and less.

These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion, big men and
small character, steep profits and shallow relationships. These are the days of two incomes but more divorce, fancier houses, but broken homes. These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throwaway morality, one night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill. It is a time when there is much in the showroom window and nothing in the stockroom. A time when technology can bring
this letter to you, and a time when you can choose either to share this insight, or to just hit delete.

Remember, spend some time with your loved ones, because they are not going to be around forever. Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe, because that little person soon will grow up and leave your side. Remember, to give a warm hug to the one next to you, because that is the only treasure you can give with your heart and it doesn't cost a cent. Remember, to say, "I love you" to your partner and your loved
ones, but most of all mean it. A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt when it comes from deep inside of you. Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment for someday that person will not be there again. Give time to love, give time to speak, and give time to share the precious thoughts in your mind.

Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.

silent1 · 06-10-2003, 11:56 AM

how touching...

Travis Meekz · 06-10-2003, 11:56 AM

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Originally posted by silent1
how touching...

I liked it

KrazeeStacee · 06-10-2003, 11:56 AM

wow, that was great.

twice · 06-10-2003, 11:58 AM

i agree.

yeah whatever · 06-10-2003, 11:59 AM

Elvis The Fat Years · 06-10-2003, 12:00 PM

i can take anyones breath away right now with this gas i got goin on.

Travis Meekz · 06-10-2003, 02:38 PM

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Originally posted by Graveflower
Almost everything you get in an e-mail forward was NOT written by the person it's attributed to. I wonder if this one shows up on snopes sometime soon.

I was thinking the same, but either way it's pretty accurate of American life

Travis Meekz · 06-10-2003, 02:39 PM

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Originally posted by Travis Meeks

I was thinking the same, but either way it's pretty accurate view of American life

yo soy el mejor · 06-10-2003, 02:46 PM

oh mr.conductor <3

bonsor · 06-10-2003, 02:53 PM

I remember getting this email forward probably 5 years ago, and George Carlin definitely didn't write it. It's a good forward, though. Better than the cheesy crap my mom sends me.

D. · 06-10-2003, 03:59 PM

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Originally posted by ******
Better than the cheesy crap my mom sends me.

try the cheesy, christian stuff i get from my aunt. not that i mind the christian stuff, obviously, but it's total cheese.

anyway, George Carlin's "Napalm and Silly Putty" is a good book. pretty damn funny.

06-10-2003, 11:49 AM	#1
Travis Meekz Minion of Satan Location: . Posts: 6,301	George Carlin quote Yeah so I got this a forward, fuck off. I think it's very accurate, hard to belive Carlin wrote some of it Paradox by George Carlin The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider freeways, but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less. We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees but less sense, more knowledge, but less judgment, more experts, yet more problems, more medicine, but less wellness. We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom. We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values. We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often. We've learned how to make a living, but not a life. We've added years to life not life to years. We've been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbor. We conquered outer space but not inner space. We've done larger things, but not better things. We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul. We've conquered the atom, but not our prejudice. We write more, but learn less. We plan more, but accomplish less. We've learned to rush, but not to wait. We build more computers to hold more information, to produce more copies than ever, but we communicate less and less. These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion, big men and small character, steep profits and shallow relationships. These are the days of two incomes but more divorce, fancier houses, but broken homes. These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throwaway morality, one night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill. It is a time when there is much in the showroom window and nothing in the stockroom. A time when technology can bring this letter to you, and a time when you can choose either to share this insight, or to just hit delete. Remember, spend some time with your loved ones, because they are not going to be around forever. Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe, because that little person soon will grow up and leave your side. Remember, to give a warm hug to the one next to you, because that is the only treasure you can give with your heart and it doesn't cost a cent. Remember, to say, "I love you" to your partner and your loved ones, but most of all mean it. A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt when it comes from deep inside of you. Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment for someday that person will not be there again. Give time to love, give time to speak, and give time to share the precious thoughts in your mind. Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. __________________ ...

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twice Socialphobic Location: kitty in the middle Posts: 10,183	i agree. __________________ j'en perds la raison dans la mer du japon

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silent1 Minion of Satan Location: detroit, mi Posts: 7,158	how touching...

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KrazeeStacee Immortal Location: Sherwood Forest Posts: 21,296	wow, that was great.

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Elvis The Fat Years 007 373 5963 Posts: 31,408	i can take anyones breath away right now with this gas i got goin on.

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06-10-2003, 02:53 PM	#11
bonsor Minion of Satan Location: midwest Posts: 8,771	I remember getting this email forward probably 5 years ago, and George Carlin definitely didn't write it. It's a good forward, though. Better than the cheesy crap my mom sends me.