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George Carlin

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About George Carlin

George Denis Patrick Carlin was an American comedian, satirist, social critic, actor and author. Widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential comedians of all time, he was known for his stand-up routines, blending dark comedy and commentary on topics such as contemporary politics, the English language, psychology, and religion.

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When Thomas Edison worked late into the night on the electric light, he had to do it by gas lamp or candle. I'm sure it made the work seem that much more urgent.
I think people should be allowed to do anything they want. We haven't tried that for a while. Maybe this time it'll work.
Most people work just hard enough not to get fired and get paid just enough money not to quit.
Some people see things that are and ask, Why? Some people dream of things that never were and ask, Why not? Some people have to go to work and don't have time for all that.
Death is caused by swallowing small amounts of saliva over a long period of time.

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I think people should be allowed to do anything they want. We haven't tried that for a while. Maybe this time it'll work.
The very existence of flame-throwers proves that some time, somewhere, someone said to themselves, You know, I want to set those people over there on fire, but I'm just not close enough to get the jo…
Some people see things that are and ask, Why? Some people dream of things that never were and ask, Why not? Some people have to go to work and don't have time for all that.
Most people work just hard enough not to get fired and get paid just enough money not to quit.
Dusting is a good example of the futility of trying to put things right. As soon as you dust, the fact of your next dusting has already been established.
Frisbeetarianism is the belief that when you die, your soul goes up on the roof and gets stuck.
Well, if crime fighters fight crime and fire fighters fight fire, what do freedom fighters fight? They never mention that part to us, do they?
The other night I ate at a real nice family restaurant. Every table had an argument going.
At a formal dinner party, the person nearest death should always be seated closest to the bathroom.