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What does it mean?
Carlin makes a broad statement that the current state of affairs is always unsatisfactory.
In plain terms
Things as they are never feel good enough.
What can you take from it?
Change is often needed to improve conditions.

Where it applies

  • political discourse
  • social critique
  • personal motivation

Putting it to work

  • challenge norms
  • seek improvement
  • recognize stagnation

Questions to consider

  • What do you dislike about the status quo?
  • When is change necessary?

Another view

Not all existing systems are bad; some provide stability.

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