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“Do not approach with anything even resembling assurance a restaurant that moves.”

Quote by Fran Lebowitz

Book:The Fran Lebowitz Reader

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The Fran Lebowitz Reader

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. more

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Fran Lebowitz is an American author known for her humorous and satirical writing style. Her works cover a variety of topics, including urban life, cultural commentary, and women's experiences. Born on October 27, 1950, Lebowitz's works include 'Social Studies' and 'City Life', among others. more

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“Twenty-four-hour room service generally refers to the length of time that it takes for the club sandwich to arrive. This is indeeddisheartening, particularly when you've ordered scrambled eggs.”

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Book:The Fran Lebowitz Reader

Source: The Fran Lebowitz Reader

“Local television shows do not, in general, supply make-up artists. The exception to this is Los Angeles, an unusually generous city in this regard, since they also provide this service for radio appearances.”

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Book:Metropolitan Life ; Social Studies: Social studies

Source: Metropolitan Life ; Social Studies: Social studies

“Never judge a cover by its book.”

Book:The Fran Lebowitz Reader

Source: The Fran Lebowitz Reader

“The 3 questions of greatest concern are:, 1) Is it attractive?, 2) Is it amusing?, 3) Does it know its place?”

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Book:The Fran Lebowitz Reader

Source: The Fran Lebowitz Reader

“If I added to their pride of America, I am happy.”

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“Always the path of American destiny has been into the unknown. Always there arose enough reserves of strength, balances of sanity, portions of wisdom to carry the nation through to a fresh start with ever-renewing vitality.”

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“The wind bit hard at Valley Forge one Christmas. Soldiers tied rags on their feet. Red footprints wrote on the snow...”

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Book:The Complete Poems of Carl Sandburg

Source: The Complete Poems of Carl Sandburg

“The woman named Tomorrow sits with a hairpin in her teeth and takes her time”

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Source: The Complete Poems of Carl Sandburg

“Lay me on an anvil, O God. Beat me and hammer me into a steel spike.”

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Source: The Complete Poems of Carl Sandburg

“Tongues wrangled dark at a man. He buttoned his overcoat and stood alone. In a snowstorm, red hollyberries, thoughts, he stood alone.”

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Book:Harvest Poems: 1910-1960

Source: Harvest Poems: 1910-1960