Very few people possess true artistic ability. It is therefore both unseemly and unproductive to irritate the situation by making an effort.
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.
More Fran Lebowitz Quotes
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Vegetables are interesting but lack a sense of purpose when unaccompanied by a good cut of meat.
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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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In the Soviet Union, capitalism triumphed over communism. In this country, capitalism triumphed over democracy.
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Life is something to do when you can’t get to sleep.
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When you leave New York, you are astonished at how clean the rest of the world is. Clean is not enough.
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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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Your life story would not make a good book. Don’t even try.
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Food is an important part of a balanced diet.
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I figure you have the same chance of winning the lottery whether you play or not.
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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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I never took hallucinogenic drugs because I never wanted my consciousness expanded one unnecessary iota.
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My desire to curtail undue freedom of speech extends only to such public areas as restaurants, airports, streets, hotel lobbies, parks, and department stores.
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My favorite animal is steak.
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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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