“Words are all we have, really. We have thoughts but thoughts are fluid. Then we assign a word to a thought and we're stuck with that word for that thought, so be careful with words. I like to think that the same words that hurt can heal. It’s a matter of how you pick them.”

American comedian and social critic of the late 20th and early 21st centuries, Carlin is best known for his sharp, satirical observations on language, culture, and societal norms. His work often exposed contradictions in American life through humor, earning him both acclaim and controversy.