Fran Lebowitz's Quotes
Very few people possess true artistic ability. It is therefore both unseemly and unproductive to irritate the situation by making an effort. If you have a burning, restless urge to write or paint, simply eat something sweet and the feeling will pass.
Fran LebowitzPolite conversation is rarely either.
Fran LebowitzAndy Warhol made fame more famous.
Fran LebowitzRomantic love is mental illness. But it's a pleasurable one. It's a drug. It distorts reality, and that's the point of it. It would be impossible to fall in love with someone that you really saw.
Fran LebowitzThere is no such thing as inner peace. There is only nervousness or death. Any attempt to prove otherwise constitutes unacceptable behavior.
Fran LebowitzIf you are truly serious abut preparing your child for the future, don't teach him to subtract teach him to deduct.
Fran LebowitzGreat people talk about ideas, average people talk about things, and small people talk about wine.
Fran LebowitzIf you are of the opinion that the contemplation of suicide is sufficient evidence of a poetic nature, do not forget that actions speak louder than words.
Fran LebowitzAs a teenager you are at the last stage in your life when you will be happy to hear that the phone is for you.
Fran LebowitzFood is an important part of a balanced diet.
Fran LebowitzI figure you have the same chance of winning the lottery whether you play or not.
Fran LebowitzIf you are a dog and your owner suggests that you wear a sweater suggest that he wear a tail.
Fran LebowitzLife is something to do when you can't get to sleep.
Fran LebowitzIf you're going to America, bring your own food.
Fran LebowitzMy favorite animal is steak.
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