We're so self-important, so afraid of dying, we do desperate... - George Carlin

This quote is attributed to George Carlin.

"We're so self-important, so afraid of dying, we do desperate things. It's the sad human condition doing what it does best."

George Carlin Death

Comedian American 1937–2008

More from George Carlin

"The planet is fine. The people are f***ed."

"Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that."

"Religion is bullshit."

"Governments don't want a population capable of critical thinking."

"Death doesn't scare me anymore."

"Death and I are old friends."

"Welcome to my world."

"Death is just the beginning."