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Fran Lebowitz

born 1950

Fran Lebowitz is an American author, public speaker, and social commentator, known for her humorous and often satirical observations on contemporary culture. She gained popularity for her sharp wit and unique insights, as seen in her books "Metropolitan Life" and "Social Studies."

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

    Fran LebowitzSocial Studies, p. 112, 1981
    #animal#conversation#etiquette

  2. Think before you speak. Read before you think.

    Fran LebowitzSocial Studies, p. 204, 1981
    #thought#communication#wisdom

  3. Humility is no substitute for a good personality.

    Fran LebowitzSocial Studies, p. 101, 1981
    #humility#personality#wisdom

  4. I am a New Yorker, and 7:00 A.M. is a civilized hour to finish the day, not to start it.

    Fran LebowitzMetropolitan Life, 1978
    #new yorker#time#perspective

  5. There is so much to read and the days are so short.

    Fran LebowitzThe Fran Lebowitz Reader, p. 237, 1994
    #reading#time#knowledge