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Lunch Quotes

There's no such thing as a free lunch.

1973 Lecture. The phrase is thought to have been coined anonymously, perhaps referring to the 19c US tradition of supplying food in bars to patrons buying drinks.

For God's sake, have some self-respect and do not run off at the mouth if your brain is out to lunch.

Anton Chekhov (2008). “How to Write Like Chekhov: Advice and Inspiration, Straight from His Own Letters and Work”, p.24, Da Capo Press

I usually like to throw on some flip flops and go to a really nice lunch in Venice, or Santa Monica, or stay in and cook dinner.

"Paging Your Inner-Tween: We're Chatting With Ben Savage (AKA Cory Matthews!)". Interview with Rosemary Brennan, www.glamour.com. October 18, 2011.