Message from George Carlin after the death of his wife:

[ChrisCantSkate]

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.

[ShEaNy]

That was a well put statement...

He's awesome

[ebpda9]

i don't know who the dude is but he writes awesome. very true also

George Carlin man.

7 words you can't say on television.

Ring a bell?

That's really good. Very intelligent. Did his wife just die?

That's what I was wondering.

But I seem to remember seeing that previously, so I don't think so.

I dunno. But everything that he said really makes you look at your own life and think.

Oh hell yeah. Carlin is good for stuff like that. When he's doing his regular act the way he looks at things makes you think.

But then he comes out with something like this, still Carlinesque, but in a more serious way. Makes you really ponder some things.

[94_AcCoRd_EX]

That's a really good read. Makes you think.

[ChrisCantSkate]

ive been thinking alot about my life lately, this was right on line with my thoughts, just MUCH better put than i could have thought.

Not meaning to nit pick or anything, but that thing isn't by George Carlin. It's by someone else. He addresses it on his website: George Carlin's website. Its still a good speech that makes you think still though.

Oh ChrisCantSkate, I dig your signature. Flogging Molly is an awesome band. I haven't picked up the Drunken Lullibies albumn yet but I have Swagger and I like that one a lot.

[ChrisCantSkate]

Originally posted by Loki
Not meaning to nit pick or anything, but that thing isn't by George Carlin. It's by someone else. He addresses it on his website: George Carlin's website. Its still a good speech that makes you think still though.

Oh ChrisCantSkate, I dig your signature. Flogging Molly is an awesome band. I haven't picked up the Drunken Lullibies albumn yet but I have Swagger and I like that one a lot.

its not from george carlin? damn... i saw it in someones proflie on AIM and just stole it

and yes, flogging molly is great, i dunno which album i like more, both are awsome

That's a great perspective. That just changed my day-- thanks for posting it.......