14 of the best George Carlin quotes
Very few people in the public eye had the ability, or guts, to talk about the most important of topics in such a damming, profound and humorous way as George Carlin did.
Never one to mince his words, Carlin discussed everything from politics, religion, culture, media and so much more. Even since his death in 2008, his popularity continues to rise thanks to social media as his words ring truer than ever.
Here are 14 of his best quotes on a variety of topics:
On the real owners of nations…
On advertising:
On war:
On organized religion:
and again…
On stupid people:
On education budget cuts:
On the ‘American Dream':
On teaching kids to question everything:
On politicians and media highlighting our differences:
On ignorance:
On critical thinking:
On how the government wants the public to be:
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As a little extra, here is Carlin, in one of his best ever rants, explaining the American Dream: