Rod Serling’s quotes are a testament to his profound understanding of the human condition and his ability to convey complex ideas through his writing.
“The writer’s role is to menace the public’s conscience. He must have a position, a point of view. He must see the arts as a vehicle of social criticism and he must focus on the issues of his time.” ~ Rod Serling
When my father died I realized it was more important to celebrate the man than grieve my loss. One of the most important things my father did was teach his children to think. My God, I hope I am successful in carrying on that tradition to my children, grandchildren and now great grandchildren.
An intelligent and interesting man. He was dead right too.
Best wishes, Pete.
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he really got it, i’m currently watching the entire series
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A very true statement
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yes –
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👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
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I saw this recently. I agree with Pete, he was intelligent, interesting, and right. And he was aware of recent history.
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he understood things –
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He did!
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I can still hear the voice on Twilight Zone …. 😳 Scarier even than some of the Alfred Hitchcock episodes.
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yes, his voice was perfect for his show, i’m currently watching all of them –
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What fun! 😳😬😉
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Very wise words – and even more resonant and relevant today!
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indeed – he understood
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Rod Serling’s quotes are a testament to his profound understanding of the human condition and his ability to convey complex ideas through his writing.
“The writer’s role is to menace the public’s conscience. He must have a position, a point of view. He must see the arts as a vehicle of social criticism and he must focus on the issues of his time.” ~ Rod Serling
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i so agree, thanks for that quote, ivor
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You’re most welcome, Beth
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Sage advice.
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he had a great understanding of humanity and the world
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Indeed he did.
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Watching Twilight Zone reruns never gets old!
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i’m geeking out and watching the entire series
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A good reminder. We all need it sometimes.
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Those are such important words, always, but even more important today!
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yes, so important now
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Spot on Beth !
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<3
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I would have loved being at that college graduation and hear this in person. What an interesting man.
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he is one of my favorite writers and humans
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And that thinking is what made his stories so great.
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absolutely
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This makes me want to revisit Talky Tina and Anthony and Henry Bemis and Willoughby.
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right? i’ve been working on watching the entire series, 5 seasons, who. knew? plus a geek book about each episode – geek level 11
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Great thought from a wise man.
When my father died I realized it was more important to celebrate the man than grieve my loss. One of the most important things my father did was teach his children to think. My God, I hope I am successful in carrying on that tradition to my children, grandchildren and now great grandchildren.
THANKS
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I have no doubt you will
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Such timely advice! Thanks for sharing, Beth.
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Rod Serling was a wise man
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Wise words, indeed. A fine reminder during commencement time.
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Yes –
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Everyone should adhere to their ethics, especially when it means treating others the way we want to be treated.
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Without fail
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He nailed it!
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A wise man and good human
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True as long as you really know what you’re talking about.
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Loved him.
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His words and shows are his legacy- a gift
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There is a lot there that most of us should be looking at as we have lost a lot of those values sadly.
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Very true
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Very wise words.
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he understood life
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Hi Beth, thank you for sharing these excellent words!
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you’re welcome. rod is one of my favorite writers/creatives and a good human
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Hi Beth, that comment was from me!
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It still doesn’t resolve differences. Compromise and cooperation are the only tools that work.
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it is a beginning, start with you and what you stand for, and hopefully can lead to resolution with differences overcome
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I have to agree with him. That’s a man who’s mind is awakened. 👏
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Someone I’ve always admired
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I have Anne Serling’s book about her father, and it is terrific!
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Yes, me too and I loved it
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Hear, hear!
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<3
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such an interesting man! Highly intelligent!
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absolutely
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