A wonderful Message by George Carlin
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> > 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.
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> > 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.
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> > 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 |
