In the Soviet Union, capitalism triumphed over communism. In this country, capitalism triumphed over democracy.
FRAN LEBOWITZYour life story would not make a good book. Don’t even try.
More Fran Lebowitz Quotes
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Stand firm in your refusal to remain conscious during algebra. In real life, I assure you, there is no such thing as algebra.
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Andy Warhol made fame more famous.
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There is no such thing as inner peace. There is only nervousness or death. Any attempt to prove otherwise constitutes unacceptable behavior.
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Original thought is like original sin: both happened before you were born to people you could not have possibly met.
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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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The telephone is a good way to talk to people without having to offer them a drink.
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I’ve done the calculation and your chances of winning the lottery are identical whether you play or not.
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In real life, I assure you, there is no such thing as algebra.
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Great people talk about ideas, average people talk about things, and small people talk about wine.
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Polite conversation is rarely either.
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Nothing succeeds like address.
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If you’re going to America, bring your own food.
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Romantic 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.
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Don’t bother discussing sex with small children. They rarely have anything to add.
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Food is an important part of a balanced diet.
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