George CarlinThat's why they call it the American Dream, because you have to be asleep to believe it.
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This quote is based on the fact that Americans are programmed to believe that they are entitled to success. They are taught that the only way to succeed is to work hard for it. That's why they call it the American Dream, because you have to be asleep to believe it.
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