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“modern science was largely conceived of as an answer to the servant problem and ... it is generally practiced by those who lack a flair for conversation.”

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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“Scientists are rarely to be counted among the fun people. Awkward at parties, shy with strangers, deficient in irony - they have had no choice but to turn their attention to the close study of everyday objects.”

People Science Turns Choices Fun Party Attention Study Objects Scientist Everyday Stranger Irony Shy Awkward Everyday Objects

Book:The Fran Lebowitz Reader

Source: The Fran Lebowitz Reader

“Generally speaking, the poorer person summers where he winters.”

Persons Summer Winter

Book:The Fran Lebowitz Reader

Source: The Fran Lebowitz Reader

“If, while watching the sun set on a used-car lot in Los Angeles, you are struck by the parallels between this image and the inevitable fate of humanity, do not, under any circumstances, write it down.”

Ifs Writing Used Humanity Sun Fate Car Circumstances Inevitable Los Angeles Parallels Sun Set Used Car Inevitable Fate

Book:The Fran Lebowitz Reader

Source: The Fran Lebowitz Reader

“I just write when fear overtakes me.”

Author:Fran Lebowitz

“Not writing is probably the most exhausting profession I've ever encountered. It takes it out of you. It's very psychically wearing not to write - I mean if you're supposed to be writing.”

Ifs Writing Mean Profession Supposed To Be Exhausting

Author:Fran Lebowitz

“I have always preferred the company of older people. No one in the history of the world has had less interest in the young than I do. I am not interested in what young people are thinking. They're thinking less than old people, of course. I mean, what could they be thinking? And what are they doing? They're doing the same stupid things you did.”

People Thinking World Mean Young Courses Interest Company Stupid Youth Not Interested Old People World History Stupid Things Older People Thinking Less

Author:Fran Lebowitz

“I can't prove it scientifically, that there's a God, but I believe.”

Believe I Can I Believe Prove Prove It

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“Your grandparents did not endure the indignities of a steerage journey to Ellis Island so that you could stand outside a discothèque and beg a wallpaper designer to take you in with him.”

Journey Youth Endure Islands Designer Grandparent Standing Out Indignity Ellis Island

Author:Fran Lebowitz

“Communists all seem to wear small caps, a look I consider better suited to tubes of toothpaste than to people.”

People Looks Seems Communist Caps Tubes Toothpaste

Book:The Fran Lebowitz Reader

Source: The Fran Lebowitz Reader

“Perhaps one of the more noteworthy trends of our time is the occupation of buildings accompanied by the taking of hostages. The perpetrators of these deeds are generally motivated by political grievance, social injustice, and the deeply felt desire to see how they look on TV.”

Looks Political Desire Social Felt Building Tvs Injustice Deeds Our Time Occupation Trends Motivated Grievance Hostage Perpetrators Social Injustice

Book:The Fran Lebowitz Reader

Source: The Fran Lebowitz Reader