Humility is no substitute for a good personality.
FRAN LEBOWITZ
FRAN LEBOWITZ
Fran Lebowitz on humility
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Fran LebowitzFran Lebowitz All God’s children are not beautiful. Most of God’s children are, in fact, barely presentable.
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Fran LebowitzFran Lebowitz 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 LebowitzFran Lebowitz Scientists – the crowd that for dash and style make the general public look like the Bloomsbury set.
Fran LebowitzFran Lebowitz 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.
Fran LebowitzFran Lebowitz My favorite animal is steak.
Fran LebowitzFran Lebowitz Never relinquish clothing to a hotel valet without first specifically telling him that you want it back.
Fran LebowitzFran Lebowitz Nothing succeeds like address.
Fran LebowitzFran Lebowitz Your life story would not make a good book. Don’t even try.
Fran LebowitzFran Lebowitz You’re only as good as your last haircut.
Fran LebowitzFran Lebowitz Contrary to popular opinion, the hustle is not a new dance step – it is an old business procedure.
Fran LebowitzFran Lebowitz Radio news is bearable. This is due to the fact that while the news is being broadcast, the disk jockey is not allowed to talk.
Fran LebowitzFran Lebowitz Ifyou have a burning, restless urge to write or paint, simply eat something sweet and the feeling will pass.
Fran LebowitzFran Lebowitz If you are truly serious abut preparing your child for the future, don’t teach him to subtract teach him to deduct.
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