Observation by 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 to 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 those moments that take our breath away. 
 
George Carlin