June 24, 2008

Just to prove that I'm not a soulless monster, Part 1

This is one of the most beautiful moments in the history of cinema. Charlie Chaplin's The Tramp finally spoke. This is what he said:



Charlie Chaplin, aside from being a screen legend, was also a socialist. His brilliant career came to a screeching halt in 1952 when he was accused of being "un-American" by the infamous HUAC. Chaplin left America and didn't return until 1972 when he finally received his well deserved honorary Oscar, in what is widely considered one of the greatest Oscar moments. He received a five minute long standing ovation.

"We think too much and feel too little. More than machinery we need humanity. More than cleverness we need kindness and gentleness. Without those qualities, life will be violent, and all will be lost."

Other well known socialists:
Albert Einstein
H.G. Wells
George Orwell
Mohandas K. Gandhi
Martin Luther King Jr.
Leo Tolstoy
Hellen Keller

Food for thought.

2 comments:

The Blackout Blog said...

Soulless monster < Commie?...

Rant: An Oral History of Marc said...

I love it how when I post a scathing commentary on New York City nightlife the comments roll in, but when I post something with a bit more depth and positivity I get nothing. Oh you guys.