George CarlinI was thinking about how people seem to read the bible a lot more as they get older, and then it dawned on me–they’re cramming for their final exam.
About This Quote
This quote is about the act of cramming for an exam. People often cram before they take an exam to ensure that they are adequately prepared. This quote refers to how the act of cramming for an exam is similar to how people read the bible. Both activities can be seen as trying to cram information so that it can be remembered on the final exam.
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