I must take issue with the term ‘a mere child’, for it has been my invariable experience that the company of a mere child is infinitely preferable to that of a mere adult.
FRAN LEBOWITZThe opposite of talking isn’t listening. The opposite of talking is waiting.
More Fran Lebowitz Quotes
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Designer clothes worn by children are like snowsuits worn by adults. Few can carry it off successfully.
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You can’t go around hoping that most people have sterling moral characters. The most you can hope for is that people will pretend that they do.
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If 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.
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Nothing succeeds like address.
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In the Soviet Union, capitalism triumphed over communism. In this country, capitalism triumphed over democracy.
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Never relinquish clothing to a hotel valet without first specifically telling him that you want it back.
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Polite conversation is rarely either.
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The opposite of talking isn’t listening. The opposite of talking is waiting.
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Children are the most desirable opponents at scrabble as they are both easy to beat and fun to cheat.
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Don’t bother discussing sex with small children. They rarely have anything to add.
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Success didn’t spoil me, I’ve always been insufferable.
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My favorite animal is steak.
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Contrary to popular opinion, the hustle is not a new dance step – it is an old business procedure.
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I never took hallucinogenic drugs because I never wanted my consciousness expanded one unnecessary iota.
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Being a woman is of special interest only to aspiring male transsexuals. To actual women, it is simply a good excuse not to play football.
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