Fran Lebowitz Quotes

Here, we’ve compiled a list of the best Fran Lebowitz Quotes. The wide variety of quotes available makes it possible to find a quote to suit your needs. You’ve likely heard some of the Fran Lebowitz Quotes before, but that’s because they truly are great.

1

There is no such thing as inner peace. There is only ne

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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2

Very few people possess true artistic ability. It is therefore both unseemly and unproductive to irritate the situation by making an effort. If you have a burning, restless urge to write or paint, simply eat something sweet and the feeling will pass.

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3

Calling a taxi in Texas is like calling a rabbi in Iraq.

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4

Food is an important part of a balanced diet.

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5

I never took hallucinogenic drugs because I never wanted my consciousness expanded one unnecessary iota.

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6

The telephone is a good way to talk to people without having to offer them a drink.

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7

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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8

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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9

In the Soviet Union, capitalism triumphed over communism. In this country, capitalism triumphed over democracy.

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10

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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11

Nature is by and large to be found out of doors, a location where, it cannot be argued, there are never enough comfortable chairs.

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12

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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13

Great people talk about ideas, average people talk about things, and small people talk about wine.

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14

Your life story would not make a good book. Don’t even try.

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15

Scientists – the crowd that for dash and style make the general public look like the Bloomsbury set.

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16

If you’re going to America, bring your own food.

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17

All God‘s children are not beautiful. Most of God’s children are, in fact, barely presentable.

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18

Having been unpopular in high school is not just cause for book publications.

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19

I figure you have the same chance of winning the lottery whether you play or not.

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20

Andy Warhol made fame more famous.

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21

I’ve done the calculation and your chances of winning the lottery are identical whether you play or not.

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22

Ask your child what he wants for dinner only if he’s buying.

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