- I had previously observed that, in practical matters, it is sometimes necessary to accept highly uncertain opinions as if they were beyond doubt. However, since I wanted to focus solely on the search for truth, I believed the opposite approach was needed. I decided to reject as absolutely false any opinion that had even the slightest reason for doubt, to see if anything remained in my beliefs that was completely beyond doubt.
- George Carlin (Wikipedia)
George Denis Patrick Carlin (May 12, 1937 – June 22, 2008) was an American stand-up comedian, actor, author, and social critic. Regarded as one of the most important and influential stand-up comedians of all time, he was dubbed “the dean of counterculture comedians”. He was known for his black 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 public airwaves.