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Date Posted: 06:07:46 01/14/02 Mon
George Carlin Tells it Like it is >>>>>>
A wonderful Message 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 anew 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. "
I hope you enjoy reading this one.
handyken
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