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“Democracy is an interesting, even laudable, notion and there is no question but that when compared to Communism, which is too dull, or Fascism, which is too exciting, it emerges as the most palatable form of government.”

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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“Raisins are a thing that lasts, they come in small boxes, and you always feel like eating raisins, even at six in the morning. A raisin is always an appropriate snack.”

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“Cheese that is required by law to append the word food to its title does not go well with red wine or fruit.”

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“White grapes are very attractive but when it comes to dessert people generally like cake with icing.”

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“Cold soup is a very tricky thing and it is a rare hostess who can carry it off. More often than not the dinner guest is left with the impression that had he only come a little earlier he could have gotten it while it was still hot.”

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“It's very important when making a friend to check and see if they have a private plane. People think a good personality trait in a friend is kindness or a sense of humor. No, in a friend a good personality trait is a Gulfstream.”

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“for someone such as myself, who is kind of feckless and immature, it's better to have rich friends than to be rich yourself, because then you have wealth without the responsibility. You get to go to their houses, and you get acquainted with a level of furniture that you cannot provide for yourself. Furniture, I think is the most important attribute of rich people.”

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“[Friendships] are easy to get out of compared to love affairs, but they are not easy to get out of compared to, say, jail.”

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