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posted03/27/2004 11:24 PM (UTC)byicecoldfire"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. Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
Figured w/ everything going on in the world, I'd post this.
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. Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
Figured w/ everything going on in the world, I'd post this.
GhostDragon "Tis true my form is something odd, But blaming me is blaming God. Could I create myself anew, I would not fail in pleasing you. If I could reach from pole to pole, Or grasp the ocean with a span, I would be measured by the soul, The mind's the standard of the man."
-Isaac Watts •03/27/2004 02:52 PM (UTC) •
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Ironically enough, he'a an Athiest, and on this issue, he's right.
Enter the Sinister. *evil grin*
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Enter the Sinister. *evil grin*
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With the exception of the occasional nonsensical joke, most of what he says is quite reflective on our society as a whole.
I see so many stupid things in this world everyday that seem to go unnoticed by most, but he has a knack for pointing them out and logically showing the stupidity of it all.
I see so many stupid things in this world everyday that seem to go unnoticed by most, but he has a knack for pointing them out and logically showing the stupidity of it all.
Scorpio_Death •03/27/2004 05:14 PM (UTC) •
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George carlins my hero! I think I am. Therefore I am. I think...
icecoldfire •03/27/2004 05:26 PM (UTC) •
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foahchon Wrote: George Carlin didn't write that.edit:Apparently a gropey pastor did. |
Thanks for that, I guess I should investigate things more
MKSECRETS •03/27/2004 06:33 PM (UTC) •
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foahchon Wrote: George Carlin didn't write that. |
I remember thinking "George Carlin wrote THAT??" when I received "Paradox" via e-mail years ago, and one day when I was bored out of my mind and decided to check out Snopes ENTIRELY, I saw who was REALLY responsible for it.
foahchon Wrote: Apparently a gropey pastor did. |
Oh the irony
MKSECRETS •03/27/2004 09:05 PM (UTC) •
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ShingoEX Wrote: Besides, you can't be a Satanic Atheist, as Satan is a religious symbol... *Ends religious stuffz0rz... |
Man, I'd hate to think of how the I.Q. level around here would drop if people like you, Temp, or Shoe (among others, of course) would ever leave
BroomSword •03/27/2004 10:36 PM (UTC) •
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MKSECRETS Wrote: ShingoEX Wrote: Besides, you can't be a Satanic Atheist, as Satan is a religious symbol... *Ends religious stuffz0rz... Man, I'd hate to think of how the I.Q. level around here would drop if people like you, Temp, or Shoe (among others, of course) would ever leave |
Well if you left the level wouldn't drop at all.
MKSECRETS •03/27/2004 10:52 PM (UTC) •
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BroomSword Wrote: MKSECRETS Wrote: ShingoEX Wrote: Besides, you can't be a Satanic Atheist, as Satan is a religious symbol... *Ends religious stuffz0rz... Man, I'd hate to think of how the I.Q. level around here would drop if people like you, Temp, or Shoe (among others, of course) would ever leave Well if you left the level wouldn't drop at all. |
BURN!
Oh wait...that shot was at me!
Mean Broomy
ShingoEX Wrote: Besides, you can't be a Satanic Atheist, as Satan is a religious symbol... *Ends religious stuffz0rz... |
Well, actually, Satanism is like a glorified atheism. They just named it that with the sole purpose of making Christians uncomfortable.
Devil worshippers on the other hand...
BroomSword •03/27/2004 11:23 PM (UTC) •
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foahchon Wrote: ShingoEX Wrote: Besides, you can't be a Satanic Atheist, as Satan is a religious symbol... *Ends religious stuffz0rz... Well, actually, Satanism is like a glorified atheism. They just named it that with the sole purpose of making Christians uncomfortable. Devil worshippers on the other hand... |
FINISH THE DAMN POST!11!!1! Anyway, I suppose its true.... Whatever. I'll ignore it. (/another contradiction added to his damn list.)
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