Tiny Panda Quotes
Quotes by George Carlin
George Carlin, born on May 12, 1937, in New York City, was a groundbreaking stand-up comedian, social critic, and author whose sharp wit and fearless commentary on language, politics, and society transformed the landscape of American comedy. Renowned for his thought-provoking routines and the iconic “Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television,” Carlin challenged societal norms and censorship. His legacy, marked by a relentless pursuit of truth and a unique ability to provoke thought, continues to inspire comedians and audiences alike long after his passing in 2008.
19 quotes found
"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?"
George Carlin"Frisbeetarianism is the belief that when you die, your soul goes up on the roof and gets stuck."
George Carlin
"Most people work just hard enough not to get fired and get paid just enough money not to quit."
George Carlin
"I'm completely in favor of the separation of Church and State. My idea is that these two institutions screw us up enough on their own, so both of them together is certain death."
George Carlin
"At a formal dinner party, the person nearest death should always be seated closest to the bathroom."
George Carlin"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 job done."
George Carlin
"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."
George Carlin
"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."
George Carlin
"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."
George Carlin