Fran Lebowitz Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

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

“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.”

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

“If you are a dog and your owner suggests that you wear a sweater suggest that he wear a tail.”

“My desire to curtail undue freedom of speech extends only to such public areas as restaurants, airports, streets, hotel lobbies, parks, and department stores. Verbal exchanges between consenting adults in private are as of little interest to me as they probably are to them.”

“No animal should ever jump up on the dining-room furniture unless absolutely certain that he can hold his own in the conversation.”

“Even when freshly washed and relieved of all obvious confections, children tend to be sticky.”

“Food is an important part of a balanced diet.”

“Do not, on a rainy day, ask your child what he feels like doing, because I assure you that what he feels like doing, you won't feel like watching.”

“The opposite of talking isn't listening. The opposite of talking is waiting.”