George Carlin, When Will Jesus Bring the Pork Chops? (2004)
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They say rather than cursing the darkness, one should light a candle. They don't mention anything about cursing a lack of candles.
— George Carlin on Candles
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "They say rather than cursing the darkness, one should light a candle. They don't mention anything about cursing a lack of candles." in the context of "George Carlin, When Will Jesus Bring the Pork Chops? (2004)" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
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About George Carlin
George Denis Patrick Carlin (May 12, 1937 – June 22, 2008) was an American stand-up comedian, actor, author, singer, voice artist, and comedian, noted especially for his irreverent attitude and his observations on politics, language, psychology, and religion, as well as some taboo subjects.
About George Carlin
George Denis Patrick Carlin (May 12, 1937 – June 22, 2008) was an American stand-up comedian, actor, author, singer, voice artist, and comedian, noted especially for his irreverent attitude and his observations on politics, language, psychology, and religion, as well as some taboo subjects.
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