Great people talk about ideas, average people talk about things, and small people talk about wine.
FRAN LEBOWITZSuccess didn’t spoil me, I’ve always been insufferable.
More Fran Lebowitz Quotes
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All God’s children are not beautiful. Most of God’s children are, in fact, barely presentable.
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Humility is no substitute for a good personality.
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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.
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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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Ifyou have a burning, restless urge to write or paint, simply eat something sweet and the feeling will pass.
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I place a high moral value on the way people behave. I find it repellent to have a lot, and to behave with anything other than courtesy in the old sense of the word – politeness of the heart, a gentleness of the spirit.
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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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I’ve done the calculation and your chances of winning the lottery are identical whether you play or not.
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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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In the Soviet Union, capitalism triumphed over communism. In this country, capitalism triumphed over democracy.
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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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The opposite of talking isn’t listening. The opposite of talking is waiting.
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I figure you have the same chance of winning the lottery whether you play or not.
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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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Life is something to do when you can’t get to sleep.
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