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“The word contentment comes from the word content, which is what we hold inside - love, value, a feeling of a life that has meaning or purpose, a cause greater than yourself that you're a part of. These are the things that bring true happiness. As a culture, I think we need to redefine what it means to be happy.”

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Tom Shadyac

Tom Shadyac, born on December 11, 1958, is an American comedian known for his unique sense of humor and profound insights. He has directed several successful comedy films that have brought joy and thought to audiences worldwide. more

“Look at native cultures - they've lasted for tens of thousands of years, not doing everything right. We wouldn't want to emulate them in many ways, but their basic philosophies - being a part of nature, a part of a tribe or group without elevating, not what you call dominator philosophies - they lasted for tens of thousands of years. It took us to come and put them asunder.”

Way Want Years Looks Philosophy Culture Groups Native Tribes Emulate Elevating

Author:Tom Shadyac

“Communism didn't work because people weren't ready for it, it was corrupt, and because it squelched individualism.”

People Ready Communism Individualism

Author:Tom Shadyac

“I don't have any interest in changing a system, because the system will simply get bucked back by people who haven't changed.”

People Interest Havens Changed

Author:Tom Shadyac

“You don't want to just do a joke because it works - we can make a lot of jokes work - you want to do a joke because it will hopefully build into an argument.”

Want Jokes Argument Hopefully

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