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The Fran Lebowitz Reader is a compilation of the renowned author's work, including her insightful essays and humorous observations on contemporary life, culture, and society.
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“If you are a dog and your owner suggests that you wear a sweater suggest that he wear a tail.”
“Polite conversation is rarely either.”
“Calling a taxi in Texas is like calling a rabbi in Iraq.”
“Even when freshly washed and relieved of all obvious confections, children tend to be sticky.”
“Don't bother discussing sex with small children. They rarely have anything to add.”
“Humility is no substitute for a good personality.”
“Think before you speak. Read before you think.”
“If your sexual fantasies were truly of interest to others, they would no longer be fantasies.”
“I love sleep because it is both pleasant and safe to use.”
“Spilling your guts is just exactly as charming as it sounds.”
“If people don't want to listen to you, what makes you think they want to hear from your sweater?”
“Bread that must be sliced with an axe is bread that is too nourishing.”
“Never allow your child to call you by your first name. He hasn't known you long enough.”
“Civilised adults do not take apple juice with dinner.”
“فكر قبل أن تتكلم، واقرأ قبل أن تفكر”