Wisdom of 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 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.          AND ALWAYS REMEMBER:          Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by         the moments that take our breath away.          George Carlin