GEORGE CARLIN: BOOK OF QUOTES

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ABOUT GEORGE CARLIN

George Denis Patrick Carlin (May 12, 1937 – June 22, 2008) was an American stand-up comedian, actor, social critic, and author. Regarded as one of the most important and influential stand-up comics of all time, he was dubbed "the dean of counterculture comedians". He was known for his dark comedy and reflections on politics, the English language, psychology, religion, and taboo subjects. His "seven dirty words" routine was central to the 1978 United States Supreme Court case F.C.C. v. Pacifica Foundation, in which a 5–4 decision affirmed the government's power to censor indecent material on the public airwaves.

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QUOTES SAMPLES

“Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.”

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“There are three kinds of people: those who can count, and those who cannot.”

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“Some people have no idea what they're doing, and a lot of them are really good at it.”

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“Don’t just teach your children to read… Teach them to question what they read. Teach them to question everything.”

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“If 4 out of 5 people SUFFER from diarrhea…does that mean that 1 enjoys it?”

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“In America, anyone can become president. That's the problem.”

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“Just cause you got the monkey off your back doesn't mean the circus has left town.”