Share Home > Author Quotes > George Carlin > That’s why they call it the American Dream, because you have to be asleep to believe it “That’s why they call it the American Dream, because you have to be asleep to believe it.” ~George Carlin Tags: American DreamasleepbelievefunnyGeorge Carlinintelligent He who does not understand your silence will probably not understand your wordsSome books should be tasted, some devoured, but only a few should be chewed and digested thoroughlyYou believe lies so you eventually learn to trust no one but yourselfI don't have an attitude problem, you have a perception problemMan may have discovered fire, but women discovered how to play with it. SCAN THIS QR CODE WITH YOUR PHONE