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Think before you speak. Read before you think.

Think before you speak. Read before you think.

Fran Lebowitz

Inspirational, Wisdom, Book

Fran Lebowitz (2011). “The Fran Lebowitz Reader”, p.222, Vintage

As a teenager you are at the last stage in your life when you will be happy to hear that the phone is for you.

Fran Lebowitz

Inspirational, Motivational, Happiness

Social Studies "Tips for Teens" (1981)

In real life, I assure you, there is no such thing as algebra.

Fran Lebowitz

Inspirational, Real, Math

Social Studies "Tips for Teens" (1981)

Violet will be a good color for hair at just about the same time that brunette becomes a good color for flowers.

Fran Lebowitz

Inspirational, Teenage, Flower

Fran Lebowitz (2011). “The Fran Lebowitz Reader”, p.328, Vintage

Polite conversation is rarely either.

Fran Lebowitz

Inspirational, Funny, Witty

Fran Lebowitz (1994). “The Fran Lebowitz Reader”, Vintage

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

Fran Lebowitz

Inspirational, Funny, Hope

FaceBook post by Fran Lebowitz from Apr 24, 2010

Humility is no substitute for a good personality.

Fran Lebowitz

Inspirational, Humility, Personality

Fran Lebowitz (2011). “The Fran Lebowitz Reader”, p.137, Vintage

I must take issue with the term 'a mere child,' for it has been my invariable experience that the company of a mere child is infinitely preferable to that of a mere adult.

Fran Lebowitz

Inspirational, Children, Issues

Fran Lebowitz (2011). “The Fran Lebowitz Reader”, p.51, Vintage