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 it 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, but 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 too quickly, stay up too late, get up too tired,
read too seldom, 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 the new neighbor.
We’ve 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 split the atom, but not our prejudice.
We’ve learned to rush, but not to wait.
We plan more, but accomplish less.
We write more, but learn less.
We build more computers
to hold more information
to produce more copies than ever,
but have less communication.
These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion;
tall men, and short character; steep profits, and shallow relationships.
These are the times of world peace, but domestic warfare;
more leisure, but less fun; more kinds of food, but less nutrition.
These are days of two incomes, but more divorce;
of fancier houses, but broken homes.
These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throw-away 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 show 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.
George Dennis Patrick Carlin (May 5, 1937 – June 22, 2008) was an American stand-up comedian, actor, and writer widely considered one of the most influential and provocative figures in comedy history. Known for his intelligent, satirical, and often controversial humor, Carlin tackled social, political, and religious issues with sharp wit and a raw language that made him both divisive and beloved by a large and loyal audience. Born in New York, Carlin began his career in the 1950s as a stand-up comedian in local clubs. Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, he achieved great success with his albums and television specials, becoming an iconic figure in American culture. Among his most celebrated works are the album "Class Clown" (1972), which established him as one of the most original comedians of his time, and the monologue "Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television", which led to a obscenity trial in 1972. Carlin also acted in films and television series, demonstrating his artistic versatility. His influence on stand-up comedy is immense, with many contemporary comedians acknowledging his genius and his ability to push the boundaries of humor.
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