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The paradox of our Time

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The paradox of our Time by George Carlin

 

The paradox of our time in history is that

 

 

we have taller building 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 judgement;

more experts, yet more problems,

more medicine, but less wellness.

we drink too much, smoke too much,

spend 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 pary 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 spce 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 they days of two incomes but more divorce,

fancier houses but broken homes.

These are days of quick trips, disposal diapers,

throw-away morality, one-night stands,

overweight bodies, and pills that do everything

from cheer to quiet, to kill.

It is time when there is much in the show 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 sooon

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 meant 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

some day that person will not be there again.

Give time to love, give time to speak, give time to

share the precious thoughts in your mind.

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Wasup Shaqsii, how you doing bro.

That was Interesting reading, Pretty deep reasonings and conclusions who is Ralph Waldo Emerson A Writer??

 

Anyway I enjoyed it

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Hiya Shujui Im doing ok bro thanks for asking. I hope you ok n doing well yourself and coping with all the burden of books and occasional up/downs of what academy throws at you.

 

As for the question you asked about R.Waldo, He was basically an American essayist, poet and a transcendalist from the 19th Century.

 

Btw - He never wrote the paradox of time smile.gificon_razz.gif

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Thanks Libaax nice to see u too bro....Hows the Honeymoon so far? Nice to see that you surfaced and hope too with abig smile. smile.gif

 

The venture is doing well thanks for asking...

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Senora   

I enjoyed reading what you wrote, and i think its interesting, ...its not something i haven't heard b4, but its not something i dont want to hear again. I had some things i raised an eyebrow towards, i wanted to share it, but then i thought that i would just be ruining the beautiful passage you just wrote. So i wont be picky today....... :D

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Princes you are welcome to knock yourself out sis..after all thats why we have debates.

 

Isra you wlc nice to know that you enjoyed it.

 

Tamina - Its been awhile hope you still smiling out there and yeah I thought about it but then again its something I enjoy too. Nice to see you around.

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