Life is a near-death experience.
George CarlinRead
Hallucinogens are a value changer...like it or not, it changes your values, it opens up windows (doors of perception.)
Interpretation
What this quote means
Hallucinogens can fundamentally alter one's values and perceptions.
In this quote, George Carlin suggests that the use of hallucinogenic substances has the power to change an individual's values and expand their awareness. He implies that these experiences can lead to new insights and perspectives about life, regardless of whether one welcomes these changes or not.
Themes
HallucinogensValuesPerceptionChangeAwareness
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about personal growth, one might say, 'As George Carlin noted, hallucinogens can be a value changer, opening up new perspectives.'
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